Museum
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
22 locals recommend
Location
118 Maple St
Pilot Knob, MO
Tips from locals
For the History lovers. Learn about the battle at Pilot Knob. Sometimes they do hold reenactments also.
Today, the Arcadia Valley in Iron County is a peaceful setting in one of Missouri’s most scenic areas. But in September 1864, the valley was the scene of one of the largest and most hard-fought battles waged on the state’s soil—the Battle of Pilot Knob. During the battle, Confederate Maj. Gen. Sterling Price led an army of 8,000 men against the Union post of Fort Davidson at Pilot Knob. Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site preserves Fort Davidson and the battlefield where so many Confederate and Union soldiers lost their lives. A visitor center and museum interprets the conflict with exhibits, audiovisual presentations and a fiber optics diorama of the battle. The site’s playground, picnic area and hiking trail provide relaxing ways to spend the afternoon.
Today, the Arcadia Valley in Iron County is a peaceful setting in one of Missouri’s most scenic areas. But in September 1864, the valley was the scene of one of the largest and most hard-fought battles waged on the state’s soil—the Battle of Pilot Knob. During the battle, Confederate Maj. Gen. Sterl…
The scene of one of largest battles in the state. Fort Davidson and the battlefield are preserved at this historic site. A visitor center and museum are also located at the site.
Remains of a Civil War fort, and site of a re-enactment every three years.
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