Missouri in the Crossfire

Missouri Civil War chronicles, battlefield guides, and resources to walk the ground where history happened.

Free 3-Day Missouri Civil War Travel Guide

Plan your next Missouri adventure with history in hand. This free guide takes you through Lexington, Arrow Rock, and Centralia — complete with itineraries, quick facts, and travel tips.

Echoes of War – A 3-Day Missouri Civil War Travel Guide cover image. Features Union and Confederate cavalry charging inside a fiery outline of Missouri. Free downloadable travel guide with maps, itineraries, and key battle facts.

Missouri Civil War Ledger (Dispatches)

From Missouri’s Chaotic Frontline. Weekly insights, stories, and battlefield accounts that bring the Civil War era to life.

Explore Our Books

Discover Missouri’s divided Civil War through our Missouri in the Crossfire series—short, powerful reads that uncover the people, battles, and untold stories of the state’s forgotten frontier.

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Image showing five book covers from the series “Missouri in the Crossfire: The Civil War’s Forgotten Frontier” by Jonathon Midgley. Titles include Five Facts from a State at War, Five Campaigns That Shaped a State, Five Women Who Shaped a State at War, Five Union Generals Who Shaped a State at War, and Five Confederate Generals Who Fought for a Lost Missouri. The series explores Missouri’s divided Civil War history through concise, story-driven volumes.

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Missouri Civil War Resources At Your Fingertips

Dig deeper into Missouri’s Civil War history. These quick-access guides provide timelines, glossaries, and essential context to help you explore the battles, leaders, and legacies that shaped the state.

Quick timeline of Missouri’s key Civil War events.

Profiles of Union, Confederate, and Missouri State Guard forces.

From “picket lines” to “breastworks” — quick definitions to guide your journey.

Books, websites, and archives to expand your study of Missouri’s Civil War.

“Stay Connected—Explore Your Next Missouri Civil War Adventure With Us”

Find all the details you need to reach out, ask questions, or embark on your next Missouri Civil War adventure.

“Exploring Creation, Navigating with Purpose”

Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.

(Psalm 84:5 NIV)

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