Comments on: The Battle of Lone Jack: Echoes of Conflict

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:06:32 +0000

In reply to Fletcher Coffey. Thank you very much. When we started out on this journey, we had no idea how much it would transform our way of seeing the world around us. Your words remind us that there are others who share our desire to learn.

By: Fletcher Coffey

Fletcher Coffey — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:35:25 +0000

Your blog is a constant source of inspiration for me. Your passion for your subject matter shines through in every post, and it’s clear that you genuinely care about making a positive impact on your readers.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:31:52 +0000

In reply to vincent page crow. I believe it's open Wed-Sat from 10-4 and on Sundays from 1-4. As always, it's best to call before heading out.

By: vincent page crow

vincent page crow — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:18:51 +0000

when is the museum open?

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:00:09 +0000

In reply to Karen Crow. Absolutely. If you check out the Kansas City/KC Fun/Historical Visits you will find the article on Fort Osage.

By: Karen Crow

Karen Crow — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:00:29 +0000

Am curious as to whether you have ever checked out the historical Fort Osage (Sibley Mo) which was a fort that Lewis & Clark established on their trek westward. That is history beyond words. Osage Indians lived on this land. Have you checked out the town of Lexington Mo. Civil war history abounds

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:49:20 +0000

In reply to Wes Wilkinson. We are glad to hear that our article brought back fond memories. Thank you for sharing a little background from your own family's history with Lone Jack.

By: Wes Wilkinson

Wes Wilkinson — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:01:25 +0000

Thank you for this wonderful article regarding The Civil War – Battle of Lone Jack Museum from my hometown of Lone Jack, Missouri. As a child I visited this tiny museum several times, usually once a year during the annual commemorative celebration and parade which I rode my bicycle over 10 miles roundtrip to join the hometown parade down Bynum Road with paper streamers hanging from my handle bars and playing cards in the spokes of my tire wheels. I did remember the famous reference where Rooster Cogburn says in the old western movie, “True Grit” where he lost his eye, but I didn’t remember that Harry S. Truman, while President of the United States, was instrumental in the establishment of this Jackson County Museum. I can remember my grandparents from both sides telling me stories of traveling by horse and buggy for miles and what a special day it was to attend the Lone Jack Annual Picnic when they were children back in the very early 1900’s. Good childhood memories for me and this is a good little history museum to visit for those that live in or may be visiting the Kansas City area.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:02:15 +0000

In reply to Gordon Guffey. That's for sure. A different type of hardship than we will ever know.

By: Gordon Guffey

Gordon Guffey — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 04:42:56 +0000

Enjoyed the article, I have never been there but plan to go someday. My GG Grandpa was there, was wounded and taken to a Jefferson City Hospital where after some time he died. Buried at Jefferson City National Cemetery. He was a Union Soldier from Clark Co., Mo. and they Marched (walked) all the way down here to get into a fight. He left a Pregnant Wife and a Daughter, wife had son after her husbands death. Those people at that time in history were sure nuff tuff….