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Battle of Carthage
The Battle of Carthage, also known as the Battle of Dry Fork, took
place in Jasper County, Missouri. The experienced Col. Franz
Sigel commanded 1,100 Federal soldiers intent on keeping
Missouri within the Union. The Missouri State Guard was
commanded by Governor Claiborne F. Jackson who commanded
over 4,000 unorganized, inexperienced soldiers, along with 2,000
unarmed troops who did not participate in the battle. The battle
was rather meaningless from a tactical or strategic view, although
it was deemed a victory by the Missouri State Guard, who fought
under the Confederate flag. Carthage played a part in
determining Missouri's course during the war, as it helped spark
recruitment for the Southern regiments.
The Battle of Carthage, also known as the Battle of Dry Fork, took
place in Jasper County, Missouri. The experienced Col. Franz
Sigel commanded 1,100 Federal soldiers intent on keeping
Missouri within the Union. The Missouri State Guard was
commanded by Governor Claiborne F. Jackson who commanded
over 4,000 unorganized, inexperienced soldiers, along with 2,000
unarmed troops who did not participate in the battle. The battle
was rather meaningless from a tactical or strategic view, although
it was deemed a victory by the Missouri State Guard, who fought
under the Confederate flag. Carthage played a part in
determining Missouri's course during the war, as it helped spark
recruitment for the Southern regiments.