Battle of Lone Jack

historic site

Built
1961
Material
brass
Operated by
Jackson County Parks Department
Inscription
Here early on the morning of August 16, 1862, two thousand Confederates surprised and defeated a detachment of Federal cavalry under the command of Maj. Emory S. Foster.

Overlooks nearby

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:2118:5419:29
June solstice05:5220:0620:46
September equinox07:0518:4019:15
December solstice07:3216:1716:59

Local time (America/Chicago).

38.86644, -94.17333

Elevation 316 m (modelled from terrain)

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