Liberty Arsenal, Military arsenal site in Liberty, Missouri, US
The Liberty Arsenal operated on ten acres of land overlooking the Missouri River, featuring warehouses and quarters for military personnel between 1838 and 1869.
On April 20, 1861, approximately 200 armed men captured the arsenal and seized over 1,000 muskets, marking an early act of resistance against Federal forces.
The arsenal site represents the complex relationships between Northern and Southern sympathizers in Missouri during the pre-Civil War period.
Located at coordinates 39.1991, -94.4065, west of Missouri State Highways 291 and 210, the site features historical markers but no original structures remain.
Local residents reused bricks from the dismantled arsenal buildings to construct numerous residential houses throughout Liberty after its closure in 1869.
Location: Missouri
GPS coordinates: 39.19910,-94.40650
Latest update: March 15, 2025 23:58
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