Men in reproduction uniforms talk around a campfire — Living history volunteers act out a scene during the annual Moonlight Tours event Charles Dischinger

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Historic Site · Missouri · National Park Service

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.

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Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking · Horseback Riding

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Phone: 417-732-2662
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

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