Stop 15-Federals Assault Bloody Hill
[Waypoint 39.016172, -94.527094]
Walk back to the parking lot at 5951 Manchester Trafficway and head over to the cluster of three historical markers near the intersection of E 60th Street and Manchester Trafficway. Now you will review the other two markers located here. The marker, Taking Bloody Hill, contains original artwork by local Kansas City artist, R. Gregory Summers.
After reviewing the markers, you will walk across Manchester Trafficway into the large open field, stopping on the east side of the railroad tracks. This is the first of two locations for Tour Stop 15.
Then you will walk south to the road and then west to the yellow gate at the base of Bloody Hill.
As you walk from the markers to the railroad tracks and then to the base of Bloody Hill, you will be following the progress of the Federals on October 23.
Rock ledge in front of Federals Assault Bloody Hill tour stop.
Yellow gate at the base of Bloody Hill.
Battle of the Big Blue, October 23, 1864 historical marker.
Battle of the Big Blue, October 23, 1864 historical marker panel.
Taking Bloody Hill historical marker.
Taking Bloody Hill historical marker panel.
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