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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Nearby Attractions
 

Related Sites in Springfield

Springfield National Cemetery
1702 E. Seminole
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 881-9499

History Museum for Springfield and Greene County
830 Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 864-1976

Local History & Genealogy Department, Springfield-Greene County Public Library
4653 S. Campbell
Springfield, MO  65810
(417) 874-8120, ext. 128

Springfield Conservation Nature Center
4600 S. Chrisman
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 888-4237

Battle of Springfield (1863) Driving Tour
Downtown
Note:  Marker Number 1 has been moved to Park Central Square

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Area Information

Information on the Springfield area can be found at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, or by contacting:

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
3315 E. Battlefield Road
Springfield MO 65804-4048
(417) 881-5300 or toll-free 1-800-678-8767

Local Partners & Information Resources

Republic Chamber of Commerce


 

Joseph Shelby  

Did You Know?
The term "brother against brother" is often used to describe the Civil War, but at Wilson's Creek it was literally true. Both Joseph Shelby (Missouri State Guard) and his stepbrother Cary Gratz (1st Missouri Infantry, U.S.) fought on Bloody Hill. Gratz was killed during the battle.

Last Updated: May 07, 2009 at 15:03 EST