Episode 5 of 7
Missouri Admitted to Confederacy
- When
- 28 November 1861
- Where
- Richmond, Virginia
The Confederate Congress admitted Missouri as the 12th Confederate state on November 28, 1861.
The secession government applied for admission and was granted it on November 28, 1861. Jurisdiction extended only as far as Confederate military strength could reach, particularly after the Battle of Pea Ridge in March 1862.
Sources
- Confederate government of Missouri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-05
- 1861 Confederate States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-04
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