Arcadia in Iron County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Arcadia Valley

Battle of Pilot Knob

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 14, 2016

1. Battle of Pilot Knob — The Arcadia Valley Marker

Inscription. The three towns of Arcadia, Ironton, and Pilot Knob are located in the Arcadia Valley. The valley’s iron mining industry helped spur population growth and led the St. Louis & Iron Mt. Railroad to extend its tracks to Pilot Knob in 1858. The strategic nature of the railroad terminus and supply depot then situated in Pilot Knob explains the presence of Union forces in the valley during the Civil War and why the Battle of Pilot Knob was fought.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 1864.

Location. 37° 35.325′ N, 90° 37.087′ W. Marker is in Arcadia, Missouri, in Iron County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 72 and Thompson Road, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 72. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arcadia MO 63621, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Missouri. 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: Russellville Junction (here, next to this marker); Fort Curtis (approx. half a mile away); General Grant Commission Commemorative (approx. ¾ mile away); War In The Arcadia Valley (approx. 0.8 miles away); Battle of Pilot Knob (approx. 0.8 miles away); Iron County Courthouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); VFW Post 5527 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Iron County - The "Birthplace of 4-H" in Missouri

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(approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcadia.

More about this marker. The marker is one of 16 Missouri red granite historical markers interpreting the Battle of Pilot Knob and is Marker #2 on the Battle of Pilot Knob Driving Tour. An identical marker is located at the north end of the valley at Pilot Knob.

Also see . . . Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site. Missouri State parks website entry (Submitted on October 26, 2016.)

The Arcadia Valley and Russellville Junction Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 14, 2016

2. The Arcadia Valley and Russellville Junction Markers

Markers Near the Russellville Junction image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 14, 2016

3. Markers Near the Russellville Junction

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.