Missouri had a prominent role in the Civil War, and the Southeast region was one of the most pivotal areas of the state. From Civil War battle sites to historic places, get a taste of history at these Civil War battle sites, monuments and museums.
Morning
A. Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site
The Civil War Battle of Pilot Knob was fought here when Confederate troops attacked the earthen fort Sept. 26-27, 1864. More than 1,000 men were killed or wounded in the fierce fighting. The battle ended with the defeat of the Confederate forces. This Civil War Battlefield is one of the most famous in the Midwest.
Afternoon
A. Frenchman’s Spring Historical Marker
The spring was an ideal place for military units to camp and recruit. In July 1861, 2,000 soldiers from 15 Southeast Missouri counties met to organize as the First Division, Missouri State Guard- the pro-Confederate state militia, known in history as the "Swamp Fox Brigade."
B. Stoddard County Civil War Memorial Cemetery
This cemetery holds 150 markers of soldiers who died during the Civil War. Each marker includes a brief account of where, when and how that soldier died.