First Battle of Independence

First Battle of Independence
Part of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the
American Civil War
Map of Independence I Battlefield core and study areas by the American Battlefield Protection Program
Independence Battlefield
DateAugust 11, 1862 (1862-08-11)
Location
Result Confederate victory
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
James T. Buel John T. Hughes
Gideon W. Thompson
Strength
344[1] 700-800[1]
Casualties and losses
~344[1] Unknown[1]

The First Battle of Independence was a minor engagement of the American Civil War, occurring on August 11, 1862, in the city of Independence, located in Jackson County, Missouri. Its result was a Confederate victory, continuing the Southern domination of the Jackson County area for a few days while the recruiters completed their work.

This battle should not be confused with the Second Battle of Independence, which was fought in 1864. That battle resulted in a Union victory.

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