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Action, Osceola

1861
Missouri
Era
Civil War
Year
1861
Location
Missouri
Status
Historical record
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The Battle

History & Significance

Action, Osceola was a Civil War engagement fought in Missouri, 1861.

The sacking of Osceola was a Kansas Jayhawker initiative on September 23, 1861, to push out pro-slavery Southerners at Osceola, Missouri. It was not authorized by Union military authorities but was the work of an informal group of anti-slavery Kansas "Jayhawkers". The town of 2,077 people was plundered and burned to the ground, 200 slaves were freed and nine local citizens were court-martialed and executed.

Forces engaged
Union: KANSAS--5th and 6th Cavalry; 1st Battery Light Artillery; 5th Infantry (2 Co's).; Confederate not detailed
Casualties
7 killed, 10 wounded (Union, per Dyer)
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When did Action, Osceola take place?
Action, Osceola took place in 1861.
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Action, Osceola was fought in Missouri, United States.
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The sacking of Osceola was a Kansas Jayhawker initiative on September 23, 1861, to push out pro-slavery Southerners at Osceola, Missouri. It was not authorized by Union military authorities but was the work of an informal group of anti-slavery Kansas "Jayhawkers". The town of 2,077 people was plunde
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