Battle for the Depot

Monday, March 16, 2015

Jill Bock, Staff

On March 14 and 15, re-enactors converged on Sikeston to recreate the Battle of Sandridge. As part of the events they also came into Downtown Sikeston and re-enacted a charge by the Yankees on the Depot which was held by the Confederates. The Rebels were able to hold off the Northerners.

The Yankee troops gather in Legion Park prior to the Battle for the Depot.
An officer speaks with one of his men.
A soldier waits on the action to begin.
Confederate soldiers line up for inspection.

A rebel guards the entrance to the Depot.
The firing begins.
Confederate soldiers return the fire.
Lucas Waggener enjoys watching from the comfort of his stroller.
A young Confederate soldier, T.J. "Matchstick" Wilburn of Wayne County, Tenn.
Despite the rain, bystanders stayed for the action.
The noise from the gunfire is too much for one bystander.
Soldiers reload their guns before the next charge.
Confederate soldiers take aim at the enemy.
Union soldiers press forward in battle.
Confederates return fire.
Jacey MItchell tries to stay dry by huddling close to Kelsey Jordan.
The Confederate soldiers begin to drive back the Yankees from the Depot.
Soldiers of all ages participated in the re-enactment.