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Missouri legislature takes up secession bill
- When
- 1861-10-28
- Where
- Neosho
Secessionist members of the Missouri General Assembly, with Governor Jackson present, enacted an ordinance of secession in Neosho on October 28, 1861.
The rump legislature, acting as the Missouri General Assembly, enacted the secession ordinance on October 28, 1861, in Neosho. The legal status was rejected by Union supporters. Reports claimed a quorum was reached by October 22, though later accounts alleged fraud, citing insufficient attendance and manipulated voting records.
Sources
- Confederate government of Missouri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-05
- Claiborne Fox Jackson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16
- Missouri secession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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