Comments on: Exploring Border War Sites: Civil War in Kansas-Missouri

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:27:02 +0000

In reply to Frances Ballard. Once you see how near it all happened, the history feels personal in a way that is hard to shake.

By: Frances Ballard

Frances Ballard — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:03:21 +0000

I grew up hearing bits and pieces about the Border War but never fully understood how close to home it really was. Your article helped connect the dots.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:25:02 +0000

In reply to Hassie. Those smaller towns are real gems! Each one has a story waiting to be uncovered, and the locals always have fascinating insights to share. I’m so glad you appreciated that part of the journey.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:23:57 +0000

In reply to Bruce Hensley. I love hearing that! It’s incredible how many layers of history sit right along our daily routes. Visiting these sites brings that era to life in a way that’s hard to capture on the page. Let us know which ones you explore first!

By: Hassie

Hassie — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:41:02 +0000

I never knew the Border War stretched so far south into Missouri! Thanks for including the smaller towns, it’s great to see places like Lexington and Carthage get some attention.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:40:12 +0000

In reply to John Sayre. Thanks. There are so many unique sites along the border that we still need to visit. We hope you have lots of fun adventures when you retire.

By: Bruce Hensley

Bruce Hensley — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:11:52 +0000

This was such a fascinating read! I’ve driven past some of these spots near Kansas City and never realized the deep Civil War history behind them. Now I want to plan a weekend exploring a few of these sites myself.

By: John Sayre

John Sayre — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:50:49 +0000

Great article. I’ve read several books on the border war and visited a few places while stationed at Ft Riley.
Once I retire, I plan on moving back home to SE Kansas and continue to visit more historic sites along both sides of the K/M border.

Other good Border war sites are the Mer De Cyne Massacre site and in 1863 the Battle of Drum Creek where the Osage massacured a group of Confederate Offi ers on a recruiting mission in SE Kansas.