Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Address: 6424 West Farm Road 182, Republic, MO 65738-9514, USAPhone: Headquarters 417.732.2662
Email: jeffrey_patrick@nps.gov
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The battle fought here on August 10, 1861, was the first major Civil War engagement west of the Mississippi River, involving about 5,400 Union troops and 12,000 Confederates. Although a Confederate victory, the Southerners failed to capitalize on their success. The battle led to greater federal military activity in Missouri, and set the stage for the Battle of Pea Ridge in March 1862. Wilson's Creek was also the scene of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general to be killed in combat. With the exception of the vegetation, the 1,750 acre battlefield has changed little from its historic setting, enabling the visitor to experience the battlefield in near pristine condition.
Directions
Plane - Springfield is serviced by the Springfield/Branson Regional Airport.
Car - From I-44: exit at Exit #70 (state highway MM). Continue south to US highway 60 to traffic light. Proceed through the intersection. MM changes to state highway M. Continue 1/2 mile to state highway ZZ. Turn right on ZZ. Continue south 1 and 1/2 miles to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.
From US Highway 65: exit on East Sunshine (state highway 60). Continue west on US highway 60 to the state highway MM/M intersection. Make a left on highway M. Continue 1/2 mile to highway ZZ and turn right. Continue south one and 1/2 mile to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.
US Highway 65, from Branson and the lakes area: make a left on state highway 14 at Ozark. Continue west on highway 14 to state highway ZZ. Follow ZZ north to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn right; the entrance to the ba
Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Interpretive Programs
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Picnicking
- Visitor Center
- Wildlife Viewing