979K views · 4.8K reactions | A Civil War Soldier carved this 160 years ago and we uncovered it metal detecting! #metaldetecting #metaldetect #history #metaldetector | Adventure Archaeology And Southern Diggers | Facebook

During the American Civil War Sterling Price totally defeated the United States garrison at Lexington Missouri in September 1861 and while my Great Grandfather was too young to be engaged the Rebels captured and then paroled four of his older brothers.A cannon ball struck the Lafayette County courthouse and they’ve kept it there until the present day. | Jeff Schreckler

The Battle of Pea Ridge, fought from March 6 to 8, 1862, was a critical engagement during the American Civil War, highlighting Confederate General Earl Van Dorn's audacious tactics. Aimed at reclaiming Missouri for the Confederacy, Van Dorn launched a surprise attack against Union forces commanded by Brigadier General Samuel Curtis. Despite being outnumbered, Van Dorn's forces executed a bold flanking maneuver, attacking Curtis's left flank in hopes of turning the tide. However, a combination of

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