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

Railroad Depot

Battle of Pilot Knob

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 14, 2016

1. Battle of Pilot Knob — Railroad Depot Marker

Inscription. From 1858 to 1871, Pilot Knob was the terminus of the St. Louis & Iron Mt. Railroad. During the war the supply depot located here supplied Union outposts at Patterson, Centerville, Farmington and Fredericktown. The road to Middlebrook ran alongside the railroad between Cedar and Oak mountains. Slayback’s regiment camped near the road on the night of the 27th to guard against any attempts by the Union army to evacuate the fort and escape by this route.

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

Location. 37° 37.395′ N, 90° 38.208′ W. Marker is in Pilot Knob, Missouri, in Iron County. It is at the intersection of Bogy Street and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Bogy Street. 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: Iron Furnace (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Union Church at Pilot Knob (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fight for Ironton (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Struggle for the Mountains (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Doomed Assault

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Davidson (approx. ¼ mile away); Pilot Knob Mountain (approx. ¼ mile 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 #12 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.)

Marker at Intersection of Bogy St and Walnut St image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 14, 2016

2. Marker at Intersection of Bogy St and Walnut St

Railroad tracks visible behind marker

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 440 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.