A Civil War monument recognizing James H. McBride was dedicated Saturday on the grounds of the Texas County Justice Center. In 1859, McBride moved to Texas County from Springfield and was elected as county circuit court judge. He was in this position in May 1861 when he received word that he had been promoted to the rank of brigadier general by Missouri Gov. Jackson. It is said he adjourned court immediately to accept the command of the 7th Division of the Missouri State Guard. McBride led his division in battle near Springfield during the Battle of Oak Hills (Wilson's Creek). Later, soldiers engaged in battle at Lexington. In later years, he worked on recruitment before relocating to Arkansas, where he died in 1863.

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