Near Battlefield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Paying Respects

— Wilson's Creek National Battlefield —

Photographed by Jason Armstrong, July 30, 2023

1. Paying Respects Marker

Inscription. Public reaction to the Battle of Wilson's Creek was almost immediate. Soon this area became a well-known sacred spot. Veterans returned at the end of the war. In early 1880s the first reunion was held in conjunction with the unveiling of a monument to General Lyon in Springfield. Another followed in 1897 with several thousand visitors camped here the night before. In 1905 the Wilson's Creek National Monument Park Association began to push for a national park here. In 1960 legislation for Wilson's Creek National Battlefield was passed.

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Soon after the Southern army abandoned the battlefield fieldstones were laid on the spot where Nathaniel Lyon died. Veterans and visitors alike placed stones here, many with their names etched on them. It soon grew to a significant size. In the late 1920s this monument replaced the stone cairn.

A poster and ribbon were made for the 1897 reunion. The ribbon was worn by veterans from both sides.

Erected by National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas •

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Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 37° 6.291′ N, 93° 24.698′ W. Marker is near Battlefield, Missouri, in Greene County. It can be reached from Tour Road 0.9 miles south of West Farm Road 182, on the right when traveling north. Located about 1800 feet east of the Bloody Hill Parking Area on the walking trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: The Oak Hills (a few steps from this marker); Come on my brave boys, I will lead you forward! (a few steps from this marker); Death of Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon (a few

End of the Trail and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Armstrong, July 30, 2023

2. End of the Trail and Markers

steps from this marker); What Would You Do? (within shouting distance of this marker); No Man's Land (within shouting distance of this marker); Laid to Rest In Mass Graves (within shouting distance of this marker); I will gladly give up my life for victory. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Missourians, Never Run (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battlefield.

Also see . . . Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. National Park Service (Submitted on September 23, 2024.)

Looking back at end of Trail. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Armstrong, July 30, 2023

3. Looking back at end of Trail.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2024, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2024, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.