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. Marker 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.

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 (approx. ¼

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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 . . .
1. Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site. The official website of this state park. (Submitted on October 29, 2016.)

2. Tour: The Battle of Pilot Knob. A detailed virtual tour of the battle from The Civil War Muse. (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 November 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.