The Battle of Camp Jackson was fought on May 10, 1861. When the Missouri Volunteer Militia led by General Daniel M. Frost seized the St. Louis Arsenal and attacked U.S. Regulars and Missouri volunteers led by Captain Nathaniel Lyon. Lyon was sent to Capture the Missouri Volunteer Militia.
The Battle of Camp Jackson was fought on May 10, 1861. When the Missouri Volunteer Militia led by General Daniel M. Frost seized the St. Louis Arsenal and attacked U.S. Regulars and Missouri volunteers led by Captain Nathaniel Lyon. Lyon was sent to Capture the Missouri Volunteer Militia.