Civil War Markers Updated to Commemorate Battle of Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A Civil War battle took place in the Ozarks 150 years ago today: The Battle of Springfield.

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A series of events this week includes several lectures and a Lincoln impersonator on Wednesday night.

Now a century and a half later, the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation is updating 12 Civil War markers around town.

"People are interested in their history," says Jim Cox with the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation. "Having the Battle of Springfield fought downtown on January 8 of 1863 is a draw for those who are interested in their history."

In the future, the foundation is hoping to make the markers app friendly by allowing smart phone users to get more info about the battle.

WEB EXTRA: Images from Battle of Springfield Library Exhibit