Arcadia in Iron County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fort Curtis
Battle of Pilot Knob
On this hillside stood Ft. Curtis. It commanded the high ground overlooking the junction of the road that connected Ironton and Pilot Knob with Fredericktown. In 1863 it was abandoned for Ft. Davidson because it was too far from the rail terminus and supply depot in Pilot Knob. Confederate officers used this site as an observation post during the battle because it gave them a good view of the entire valley.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 37° 35.414′ N, 90° 37.583′ W. Marker is in Arcadia, Missouri, in Iron County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Church Street and Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arcadia MO 63621, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Grant Commission Commemorative (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Arcadia Valley (approx. half a mile away); Russellville Junction (approx. half a mile away); War In The Arcadia Valley (approx. half a mile away); Iron County Missouri Courthouse Complex (approx. half a mile away); Battle of Pilot Knob (approx. half a mile away); Iron County Courthouse (approx. half a mile away); VFW Post 5527 Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile 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 #4 on the Battle of Pilot Knob Driving Tour.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site. Official website of this state park. (Submitted on October 26, 2016.)
2. Tour: The Battle of Pilot Knob. A detailed virtual tour of the battle from The Civil War Muse. (Submitted on October 26, 2016.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on November 12, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.