1. The Battle of Island Mound (1862): The first battle of the Civil War in which African-American soldiers fought for the Union. The battle took place in Bates County, Missouri and was fought between the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry and Confederate forces. 2. The Great Flood of 1951: In June 1951, a massive flood swept through Bates County, Missouri, causing extensive damage to homes, businesses...
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