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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and the site of the death of Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek NB commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.
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From I-44: exit at Exit 70 (Missouri Highway MM). Continue south to U.S. Highway 60. Proceed through the intersection. Continue 1/2 mile to Missouri Highway ZZ. Turn right on ZZ. Continue south to Farm Road 182 (Elm Street). Turn left; the entrance to the battlefield is on the right.
From U.S. Highway 65 (south of Springfield): turn left (west) on Missouri Highway 14 at Ozark. Continue on Highway 14 to Missouri Highway ZZ. Follow ZZ north to Farm Road 182. Turn right; the entrance is on the right.
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Wilson's Creek Visitor Center & Museum Facility
Newly renovated visitor center and museum is now open to the public. The renovation added 1,800 square feet of new museum exhibit space, an additional restroom, new HVAC system to protect the artifacts. See the original "Lyon bed," a rare Model 1860 Henry repeating rifle, several interactive and accessible audio-visual displays and virtual displays. Watch the orientation film, visit the newly renovated book and gift store, Visit the John k. and Ruth Hulston Civil War Research Library.
