New book on southwest Missouri Civil War historical markers and monuments published

The Mary Whitney Phelps Tent No. 22 Tent (Chapter), Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, based in Springfield, Mo., has announced publication of its 400-page book on Civil War historical markers and monuments in 24 southwest Missouri counties. Those counties include: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster, and Wright.

"Marking Civil War History in the Ozarks: A Guide to Civil War Markers and Monuments in Twenty-Four Southwest Missouri Counties" was compiled and edited by the tent's current president, Frances Carver Black, and was a project led by Sally Napier Bueno, 2009 president. Tent members contributed photographs and information from various counties.

The group said in a press release that this guide book includes 187 historical markers and monuments -- both Union and Confederate -- and more than 250 photographs, plus background information on the major battles in southwest Missouri, interesting facts about many of the monuments, and an every-name, every-place index.

Among all the markers and monuments included in this book, there are six located in Vernon County.

This book will appeal to history buffs, Civil War enthusiasts, and those interested in the history of the Ozarks. It will be a valuable guide book during the upcoming Civil War Sesquicentennial (2011-2015) as tourists flock to Civil War sites.

A limited number of copies have been ordered, and the organization is now accepting orders for the books. The cost of the book is $15 (plus shipping and handling). To access the order form, or for more information, visit http://duvmissouritent22.org/.