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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

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 battlefield is on the right. From state highway 13: note that highway 13 becomes Kansas Expressway upon entering Springfield. Follow Kansas Expressway south to US highway 60 (W. Sunshine). At the intersection turn right on US highway 60. Continue west and south on highway 60 to the state highway MM/M intersection. Turn left on highway M. Continue 1/2 mile to highway ZZ and turn right. Continue south 1 and 1/2 miles to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.

Public Transportation - Limousine and taxi service is available from Springfield. Springfield is also serviced by the Greyhound bus lines.


Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
6424 West Farm Road 182
Republic, MO, USA
Headquarters 417.732.266
Official Website
National Park Service
National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov
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