Contested Crossing

Historical marker location:

5900 Hardesty Ave, Kansas City, Missouri

( Marker can be reached from Hardesty Avenue north of 63rd Street, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2020

Battle of Westport Byram's Ford Big Blue Battlefield 23 October 1864.

Missouri played a significant role in the Civil War, with battles such as the Battle of Wilson's Creek and the Battle of Pea Ridge taking place on its soil.