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2006 Civil War Guide

Skirmishes and Scars of the Show Me State’s Struggle

By Rebecca Smith

Literally a stomping ground during the Civil War, almost every corner of Missouri has a story to tell. From city streets to fields of corn to cemeteries, there are legends and stories of battles, encampments, guerrilla warfare, and the underground railroad. Use this guide to discover those stories.

ARROW ROCK Secessionist Gov. Claiborne Jackson died in Arkansa…... Read more >

Missour Civil War Women

By Larry Wood

Women in the War Between the States disguised themselves as men and fought alongside them, in addition to their more traditional support roles as nurses, cooks, laundresses, messengers, and spies. And the women who fought in the Civil War played the most prominent roles in Missouri, the border state where sharply divided loyalties fueled a bitter guerrilla conflict, bringing the war home to everyday people and inevitably lea…... Read more >

Pennytown

By Jerre Repass

Sunday August 7, 2005 — It’s a hot one with temperatures dancing around the century mark. Huge thunderstorms are marching across Arkansas and Mississippi, but there’s not a drop of rain near Marshall, a good thing! People are gathering for what is essentially a summer thanksgiving celebration with food, singing, and motivational speeches. Why would nearly a hundred visitors trudge out into the country to meet in a tiny bui…... Read more >

A Few Good Times Pulaski County

Fort Leonard Wood’s surroundings provide a range of attractions for the day-tripper or overnighter. The following are just a handful of the many engaging activities nearby.

The Rivers

Canoes are not the only boats floating on the Big Piney and Gasconade rivers; rafts, johnboats, and tubes are also available for rent on both rivers. Big Piney is a spring-fed, cool and fast-paced river. It’s not too fast for a family, but Gasconade Rive…... Read more >