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Today in History: Confederate Forces Capture Glasgow, Missouri During Civil War

10/15/2025

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On October 15, 1864, Confederate forces captured Glasgow, Missouri, during Price's Missouri Expedition, an attempt to reclaim the state. Led by Major General Sterling Price, the raid aimed to bolster Confederate efforts in the American Civil War. However, the capture proved short-lived, as the Confederacy faced defeat just a week later.

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On October 15, 1864, Confederate forces captured Glasgow, Missouri, during Price's Missouri Expedition, an attempt to reclaim the state. Led by Major General Sterling Price, the raid aimed to bolster Confederate efforts in the American Civil War. However, the capture proved short-lived, as the Confederacy faced defeat just a week later.