Camp Chase Gazette

Richmond, Mo. – 150th Ann. Of Battle of Albany, Mo. & Death of Capt. William T Anderson

Posted on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 3:19 pm

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When: Back to Calendar October 26, 2014 (all-day)

The Ray County Historical Society is working to stage the Battle of Albany at the Ray County Fairgrounds. This is the 150th Anniversary of the battle that ended the life of the Capt. William T. Anderson, known throughout the area as “Bloody Bill”. The activities will include historic battle camps open at Fairgrounds, vendors and settlers at the Fairgrounds, dedication of an historic panel at the Battle of Albany monument site, generic battle, The Battle of Albany re-enactment followed by a wagon carrying Anderson’s body to the Ray County Courthouse square. For more information, call (816) 776-2305 or visit http:// battleofalbany—raycountymo.angelfire.com.