civil war

Apparently there was a long time boarder war that Missourians were involved in which led them to have a distain, dare I say hatred, for their neighboring state.

Hannibal looks to have a more prominent presence on the Civil War map, thanks to a non-profit foundation and the city council.

Two new exhibits in Sedalia explore the divided loyalties of the city and Missouri in the Civil War. The exhibits opened this week at the Katy Depot. One exhibit called "The Civil War in Missouri" allows visitors to enter their ZIP codes into computers to learn about battles in their areas...

(PALMYRA)--Today marks the anniversary of a Civil War tragedy in Northeast Missouri. Ten Confederate prisoners were executed in Palmyra in reprisal for the abduction of a Union supporter named Andrew Allsman. The event drew nationwide attention and historians say it may have been discussed at one of President Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet meetings...