No State Had More Cavalry in the Civil War than Missouri

It's no secret that Missouri was a crucial battleground during the Civil War, but did you know that no state had more cavalry on the ground during that clash? It's true and there are some staggering numbers to go along with that.

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There are some interesting numbers that were just shared by 24/7 Wall St about the involvement of cavalry during the Civil War. In regards to Missouri, the number of troops that fought here is overwhelming:

65,407 Union troops
31,239 Confederate troops
32 regiments
16 battalions
10 companies
96,646 total troops in Missouri

Those daunting numbers mean that Missouri had more cavalry present during the Civil War than any other state in America. Incredible.

The article notes that while Missouri's official side in the Civil War was for the Union, there were plenty of Confederate sympathizers also.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Missouri was the site of what is referred to by the National Park Service as "the second major battle of the Civil War". It was the place where the first Union general was killed in battle during the conflict. It was a southern victory on August 10, 1861, but the loss of life was monumental for both sides.

It's another reminder of the rich history of Missouri as a pivotal part of what became America almost 2 centuries ago.