First Battle of Independence

First Battle of Independence
Part of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the
American Civil War
Map of Independence I Battlefield core and study areas by the American Battlefield Protection Program
Independence Battlefield
DateAugust 11, 1862 (1862-08-11)
Location
Independence, Missouri
Result Confederate victory
Belligerents
United States United States (Union) Confederate States of America CSA (Confederacy)
Commanders and leaders
James T. Buel John T. Hughes
Gideon W. Thompson
Strength
344 700–800
Casualties and losses
~344 Unknown

The First Battle of Independence was a minor engagement of the American Civil War, occurring on August 11, 1862, in the city of Independence, located in Jackson County, Missouri. Its result was a Confederate victory, continuing the Southern domination of the Jackson County area for a few days while the recruiters completed their work.

This battle should not be confused with the Second Battle of Independence, which was fought in 1864. That battle resulted in a Union victory.

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