Department of Missouri

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The Department of Missouri was a Union Military Department created on November 9, 1861 to consist of the states of Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Kentucky west of the Cumberland River. It was merged into the Department of Mississippi on March 11, 1862, and recreated on September 19, 1862 with many of the same states.

Statistical Information

  • Begin: November 9, 1861
    • Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Kentucky west of the Cumberland River
  • End: March 11, 1862 (Merged into Department of Mississippi)
  • Recreated: September 19, 1862
    • Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory
    • October 11, 1862: Colorado and Nebraska Territories added

Roster of Units

1st Organization

COMMANDERS

  • November 19, 1861 - March 11, 1862: H.W. Halleck (Major General)

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2nd Organization

COMMANDERS

  • September 24, 1862 - May 24, 1863: S.R. Curtis (Major General)
  • May 24, 1863 - January 30, 1864: J.M. Schofield (Major General)
  • January 30, 1864 - December 9, 1864: W.S. Rosecrans (Major General)
  • December 9, 1864 - June 27, 1865: G.M. Dodge (Major General)

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