Pilot Knob in Iron County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Caledonia—Potosi Road
Battle of Pilot Knob
— September 28, 1864, 2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. —
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 14, 2016
1. Battle of Pilot Knob — Caledonia-Potosi Road Marker
The Union army evacuated Ft. Davidson at about 2:00 a.m. on September 28. Despite having to pass between the campfires of Dobbin’s brigade, Gen. Ewing marched his men undetected through the Confederate lines and to the Caledonia-Potosi Rd. After learning the next day that the enemy occupied Potosi, Ewing turned westward at Caledonia, and despite pursuit by elements of Price’s army, led his troops to Leasburg situated on the Pacific Railroad.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1864.
Location. 37° 37.687′ N, 90° 39′ W. Marker is in Pilot Knob, Missouri, in Iron County. Marker is on N. McCune Street, 0.2 miles north of Cedar Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pilot Knob MO 63663, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Arcadia Valley (here, next to this marker); Immanuel Lutheran Church (approx. half a mile away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Fort Davidson (approx. ¾ mile away); Pilot Knob Mountain (approx. ¾ mile away); The Doomed Assault (approx. ¾ mile away); The Struggle for the Mountains (approx. ¾ mile away); The Moat (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pilot Knob.
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Also see . . .
1. Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site. The official website of this state park. (Submitted on October 29, 2016.)
2. Tour: The Battle of Pilot Knob. A detailed virtual tour of the battle from The Civil War Muse. (Submitted on October 29, 2016.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 14, 2016
2. Caledonia-Potosi Road and The Arcadia Valley Markers
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 14, 2016
3. Markers next to Caledonia-Potosi Road, now N. McCune Street
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
