Near Battlefield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Bloody Hill
Wilson's Creek
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010
1. Left Panel
Fierce changes and countercharges led to heavy casualties on Bloody Hill. Considering the numbers of troops engaged, it was one of the bloodiest fights in the war.
Union artillery batteries on this hill dueled with opposing batteries in the valley and across the creek.
A musket ball in the chest struck down General Lyon not far from here. His death dampened Union hopes.
The Union soldiers were outnumbered two-to-one, and by 11:00 A.M. their ammunition was nearly exhausted.
After six hours of attacks and counterattacks, both sides were weary. During a lull in the fighting, the Union forces withdrew to Springfield.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 37° 6.369′ N, 93° 24.925′ W. Marker is near Battlefield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is on Tour Road 0.9 miles south of Farm to Market Road 182, on the right when traveling north. Located at stop 7, Bloody Hill, of the Wilson's Creek battlefield driving tour. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6365 Tour Rd, Brookline MO 65619, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Springfield. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Taking a Stand for Missouri (here, next to this marker); Action, Front! (within shouting distance of this marker); The Anchor of the Union Line
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Also see . . . Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Park. (Submitted on September 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010
2. Middle Panel
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010
3. Right Panel
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010
4. Bloody Hill Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010
5. Bloody Hill
Looking southeast from the trail along Bloody Hill. The National Park Service conducts regular burns to keep underbrush in check.
Photographed by Craig Swain, August 29, 2010
6. Totten's Battery
Battery F, 2nd US Artillery, commanded by Captain James Totten, formed the cornerstone of the Federal line on the hill. It is represented here by four Civil War era artillery pieces.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,582 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on August 26, 2024, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
