[Waypoint 39.038679 -94.597251]

This tour stop is in the general location where a local farmer, George Thoman, described a route that would allow Maj. Gen. Samuel R. Curtis to flank the Confederate position.

View walking to tour stop along south side of Brush Creek.

View from tour stop looking east along south side of Brush Creek.

George Thoman (Battle of Westport Museum).

Map showing the Battle of Westport October 23, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Click on thumbnail to load high resolution version of map.

Map showing the Battle of Westport walking tour stops. Click on thumbnail to load high resolution version of map.