State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site is a state historic site in Missouri, United States, covering 77.2 acres (31.2 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Iron, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 77.2 acres (31.2 ha) |
| Coordinates | 37.6292° N, 90.6400° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
Fort Davidson, a fortification near the town of Pilot Knob, Missouri, was the site of the Battle of Fort Davidson during the American Civil War. Built by Union Army soldiers during the American Civil War, the fort repulsed Confederate attacks during the Battle of Fort Davidson on September 27, 1864, during Price's Raid. That night, the Union garrison blew up the fort's magazine and abandoned the site. A mass grave was constructed on the site to bury battlefield dead. After the war, the area was used by a mining company, before passing into private hands and eventually the administration of the United States Forest Service.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Pilot Knob, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the town of Pilot Knob |
Airports near this park
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- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 78.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site?
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site is in Missouri, United States (37.6292° N, 90.6400° W).
How big is Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site?
Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site covers 77.2 acres (31.2 ha).
How do I get to Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site?
The nearest town is Pilot Knob, Missouri. near the town of Pilot Knob.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Davidson — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).