Historedia
Person

John S. Marmaduke

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1862–1863

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John S. Marmaduke, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Event of 1862: Battle of Cane Hill – Union Army troops, led by General John Blunt, push back Co

    1862

    Role: Confederate Brigadier General

    1. November 28, 1862 · Line Road, near Cane HillUnion Advance to Cane Hill

      Blunt advanced up the Line Road on November 28, cancelling Marmaduke's planned strike at Elkhorn Tavern. Union forces encountered the Confederate front line, which fired and quickly retreated.

    2. November 28, 1862 · Confederate ambuscadeAmbuscade and Retreat

      Confederate cavalrymen opened fire on the 6th Kansas Cavalry, causing confusion. Carroll ordered a single volley before withdrawing. Marmaduke aimed to create an opportunity for Hindman to advance.

    3. November 28, 1862 · Cane Hill areaCasualties and Field Control

      Union losses varied by historian, ranging from two to eight killed. Blunt held the field, driving Marmaduke from the area while Confederates escaped with their supply train.

  2. Second Battle of Springfield

    1863

    Role: Confederate Brigadier General

    1. January 8, 1863 · Springfield, MissouriConfederate Approach to Springfield

      Marmaduke's columns approached Springfield on January 8, 1863, after foraging and capturing militia forces nearby.

    2. January 8, 1863 · Springfield, MissouriUrban Fighting and Stockade Capture

      Confederates seized an un-garrisoned college stockade to use as a fortress against Union fortifications.

    3. January 8, 1863 · Springfield, MissouriUnion Reinforcements and Confederate Retreat

      Union reinforcements halted the Confederate drive, pushing them back to State Street and securing the depot.

Sources

  1. Battle of Cane Hill Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
  2. Second Battle of Springfield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. John S. Marmaduke Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06