Liberty Arsenal

Liberty Arsenal (1836-1861) - A U.S. Army arsenal of deposit and a depot established in 1836 in present day Liberty, Clay County, Missouri. Captured by Missouri secessionists in 1861 at the start of the U.S. Civil War. Also known as Missouri Ordnance Depot and Missouri Depot.

Liberty Arsenal History

A U.S. Army Arsenal of deposit and a depot established in 1836.

The arsenal was captured by about 200 armed Missouri secessionists on 20 Apr 1861 a week after the fall of Fort Sumter at the start of the U.S. Civil War. The greatly outnumbered post commander surrendered the depot without a fight and watched the secessionists carry off the arms, ammunition and equipment.

Current Status

No remains in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri

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Location: Liberty, Clay County, Missouri. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 39.19906 Long: -94.4065 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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• North American Forts - Fort Liberty Arsenal
• Wikipedia - Liberty Arsenal
• Liberty Arsenal

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