National Battlefield · Missouri, United States
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is a national battlefield in Missouri, United States, covering 2,447 acres (990 ha), established in 1960.
National Battlefield · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Battlefield |
|---|---|
| Location | Missouri, United States |
| Area | 2,447 acres (990 ha) |
| Established | 1960 |
| Coordinates | 37.1156° N, 93.4200° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, located near Republic, Missouri, preserves the site of the Battle of Wilson's Creek. Fought on August 10, 1861, the battle was the first major American Civil War engagement west of the Mississippi River. In the battle, a Confederate army commanded by Benjamin McCulloch and Sterling Price defeated a smaller Union army commanded by Nathaniel Lyon. However, the Confederates were unable to hold much of Missouri, and a Confederate defeat at the Battle of Pea Ridge effectively solidified Union control of the state.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) · Springfield, United States · 9.1 miles away
- Branson Airport (BKG) · Branson, United States · 42.1 miles away
- Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) · Joplin, United States · 59.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield?
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is in Missouri, United States (37.1156° N, 93.4200° W).
When was Wilson's Creek National Battlefield established?
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield was established in 1960, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Wilson's Creek National Battlefield?
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield covers 2,447 acres (990 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson's_Creek_National_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/wicr/ — Official park page.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson%27s_Creek_National_Battlefield — Activities offered, as stated by the source.