Where to go to be in the know...about travel
Probably not your first thought when planning a vacation location, Bellefontaine Cemetery in Saint Louis is worth a stop. Established in 1849, Bellefontaine Cemetery has a renowned collection of art and architecture. Travelers interested in genealogy and history can spend hours at this beautifully landscaped historic site.
In Jackson County, two major battles took place within the city of Independence, Missouri. The first Battle of Independence, one of the first urban battles of the Civil War, was August 11, 1862.
The second Battle of Independence/Battle of the Little Blue, was October 21-22, 1864, when the Union and Confederate armies fought along the Little Blue River in Eastern Jackson County.The Confederate victory was a costly one. Any strategic gain was offset by the loss of several able officers.
See Paducah’s civil war history, daily at the Market House Museum.
