The Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield was the first major battle of the Civil War fought on the western side of the Mississippi River, as well as the site where the first Union General, Nathaniel Lyon, was killed in battle. The Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield park interprets and commemorates the battle in the context of the Civil War in the region of the Trans-Mississippi West. The 4.9-mile tour road features eight interpretive stops at locations significant to the battle. There are also five trails for walking off of the road that vary in length, ranging for one-quarter to three-fourths mile.

6424 W Farm Rd 182, Republic, MO 65738, Phone: 417-732-2662

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