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Confederate Approach to Springfield
- When
- January 8, 1863
- Where
- Springfield, Missouri
- Part of
- Second Battle of Springfield
Marmaduke's columns approached Springfield on January 8, 1863, after foraging and capturing militia forces nearby.
Two Confederate columns approached Springfield from the south on the morning of January 8, 1863. Marmaduke occupied the early morning with foraging and capturing Enrolled Missouri Militia about five miles from the town. With MacDonald present by 10:00 a.m., Confederates dismounted regiments to feel out Union lines.
Sources
- Second Battle of Springfield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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