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Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site, Pilot Knob, MO

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Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site

Missouri state historic site preserving Fort Davidson and the battlefield of an 1864 Civil War clash, with a visitor center and museum.

118 E. Maple Pilot Knob, MO 63663-0509 United States · Pilot Knob, MO

About Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site

This state historic site in Iron County's Arcadia Valley protects Fort Davidson and the surrounding battlefield, where Confederate and Union troops suffered heavy losses in September 1864. The visitor center and museum explain the fighting through exhibits, audiovisual programs, and a fiber optic diorama. Displays also cover the wider Civil War in Missouri and the raid led by Confederate general Sterling Price. Visitors can also use the playground, picnic area, and hiking trail.

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