Centralia Massacre, Historical site in Missouri
Centralia Massacre was a tragic event during the American Civil War.
On September 27, 1864, the guerrilla leader William T. Anderson led a massacre resulting in the deaths of 24 Union soldiers.
The event highlighted the ferocity of guerrilla warfare in the Civil War era.
The Centralia Massacre site provides insights into the complexity of civil conflict.
The incident also saw one of the few instances when a train was used in a military raid.
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Location
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American Civil War
GPS coordinates
39.17440,-92.10970
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:14
