The Battle of Byram's Ford was a minor engagement of the American Civil War, comprising two separate skirmishes on October 22–23, 1864, in Jackson County, Missouri. It formed a part of the larger Battle of Westport, which ultimately resulted in a Union victory and the end of all major Confederate operations in Missouri.
This battle is also sometimes referred to as the "Battle of the Big Blue River".
Read more about Battle Of Byram's Ford: Background, First Engagement, October 22, Second Engagement, October 23, Aftermath
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