[Waypoint 39.035228 -94.594239]

Follow the Historic Byram’s Ford Road down to the river to see where Byram’s Ford crossed the river. It was here the Federal attack stalled trying to cross the river.

Historic Byram's Ford Road sign
Byram's Ford as seen from east side of river
View of Byram’s Ford from east side of the Big Blue River.
Battlefield map showing general locations of combatants
Battlefield map showing general locations of combatants
Battlefield map showing general locations of combatants between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. Click on thumbnail to load high resolution version of map.
Battlefield map showing general locations of combatants between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. Click on thumbnail to load high resolution version of map.
The Muse South African