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

Iron Furnace

Battle of Pilot Knob

— September 27, 1864, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. —

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 14, 2016

1. Battle of Pilot Knob — Iron Furnace Marker

Inscription. The iron furnace is the most visible remains of what was once a thriving iron mining industry in the Arcadia Valley. The first iron furnace was constructed in 1848, but was destroyed by the rebel army after the Battle of Pilot Knob. It was rebuilt a year later and mining operations resumed. It was near here, prior to the frontal assaults on Ft. Davidson by the rebel army, that Major Wilson, Captain Dinger, and five men were taken prisoner.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 1864.

Location. 37° 37.316′ N, 90° 38.128′ W. Marker is in Pilot Knob, Missouri, in Iron County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 221 and Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 221. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pilot Knob MO 63663, 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: Railroad Depot (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Union Church at Pilot Knob (about 700 feet away); The Fight for Ironton (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Struggle for the Mountains (approx. ¼ mile away); The Doomed Assault (approx. ¼ mile away); The Moat (approx.

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¼ mile away); Pilot Knob Mountain (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Powder Magazine (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pilot Knob.

More about this marker. The marker is one of 16 Missouri red granite historical markers interpreting the Battle of Pilot Knob and is Marker #11 on the Battle of Pilot Knob Driving Tour.

Also see . . . Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site. Missouri State Parks website entry (Submitted on October 29, 2016.)

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 14, 2016

2. Battle of Pilot Knob — Iron Furnace Marker

Location of iron furnace and Pilot Knob Mountain are visible behind the marker

East Entrance to Town of Pilot Knob image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 14, 2016

3. East Entrance to Town of Pilot Knob

Marker is on right (north) side of State Highway 221

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 678 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.