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On N. McCune Street, 0.2 miles north of Cedar Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Union army evacuated Ft. Davidson at about 2:00 a.m. on September 28. Despite having to pass between the campfires of Dobbin’s brigade, Gen. Ewing marched his men undetected through the Confederate lines and to the Caledonia-Potosi Rd. After . . . — — Map (db m99212) HM
On S. McCune Street at Maple Street (Missouri Highway 221), on the right when traveling north on S. McCune Street.
(Front): Surrounded by the rugged splendor of the highest peaks of the Missouri Ozarks, Arcadia Valley lies in the geologic center of the Ozarks, one of the world's oldest mountain regions. The valley towns are in an area settled in the iron . . . — — Map (db m38440) HM
On Zeigler Street at Pine Street, on the left when traveling north on Zeigler Street.
The Immanuel Lutheran Church was built in 1861 on land deeded to the congregation by the Pilot Knob Mining Co. The church served as a Union hospital during the Battle of Pilot Knob and telegrams found in the building after the battle indicate that . . . — — Map (db m99211) HM
On State Highway 221 at Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 221.
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 . . . — — Map (db m99208) HM
On S. McCune Street, 0.1 miles Missouri Highway 21, on the right when traveling north.
The two branches of Knob Creek, a tributary of Stouts Creek, enclosed Ft. Davidson on three sides. Cabell’s brigade charged the fort three times from its position behind the creek in the center of the rebel line. Most of Clark’s brigade on the left . . . — — Map (db m99176) HM
Near S. McCune Street south of Maple Street (Missouri Highway 221), on the right when traveling north.
Battle of Pilot Knob Pilot Knob Mountain September 27, 1864 1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.Prior to the Confederate attack on Ft. Davidson a detachment of 3rd M.S.M. Cavalry was forced off Pilot Knob Mountain by Slemons' and McCray's Rebel Brigades. The 3rd . . . — — Map (db m38445) HM
On Bogy Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Bogy Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m99209) HM
On State Highway 21, 0.3 miles south of S. McCune Street, on the left when traveling north.
Skirmishes between Clark’s rebel brigade and the Union’s 14th Iowa were fought on Shepherd Mt. on the second day. Prior to the assault on Ft. Davidson two Rebel cannons were placed on the mountain, but, because of the accurate fire from Union . . . — — Map (db m99175) HM
Near N. McCune Street north of Maple Street (Missouri Highway 221), on the left when traveling north.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church was erected on this site in 1861. During the evacuation of the fort under the cover of darkness, some of the Union troops filed up the north rifle pit and formed in the shadow of the church created by a burning charcoal . . . — — Map (db m99210) HM
On N. McCune Street, 0.2 miles north of Cedar Street, on the left when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m99213) HM
Near Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In September of 1864 Major General Sterling Price and a 12,000 man army re-entered Missouri in a forlorn effort to regain the state for the Confederacy. On September 27th they laid siege to Fort Davidson. The defenders, though greatly outnumbered, . . . — — Map (db m38444) HM
Near Maple Street (State Highway 221) 0.1 miles east of McCune Street.
1. While the Confederates deploy, they put two cannons on Shepherd Mountain and open fire. Accurate return fire puts both cannons out of action.
2. Maj. Gen. John S. Marmaduke’s Missouri division streams down Shepherd Mountain. Rifle and . . . — — Map (db m99200) HM
Near Maple Street (State Highway 221) 0.1 miles east of McCune Street.
1. Shortly after noon, Maj. Gen. Sterling Price’s advance attacks the Federal pickets encamped at the Ironton courthouse.
2. Federal reinforcements rush from Pilot Knob. They counterattack and drive the raiders three miles to Shut-In Gap. . . . — — Map (db m99197) HM
Near Maple Street (State Highway 221) 0.1 miles east of McCune Street.
A dry moat surrounded Fort Davidson and all sides. During the third and final desperate Confederate assault, Arkansas troops of Gen. William Cabell’s brigade fought their way into the dry moat and prepared to climb the wall. Hand grenades were . . . — — Map (db m99202) HM
Near Maple Street (State Highway 221) 0.1 miles east of McCune Street, on the right when traveling north.
This crater marks the site of the powder magazine. The underground structure was 40 feet long, 12 feet high and 12 feet wide. It was covered with 15 feet of earth to protect it. The powder magazine held some 20 tons of gunpowder and ammunition . . . — — Map (db m38442) HM
Near Maple Street (State Highway 221) 0.1 miles east of McCune Street.
1. The Confederates attack at dawn. Outnumbered and outflanked, the Federals retire to the mountain slopes.
2. Federal infantry holds Shepherd Mountain but are gradually forced back to avoid encirclement. By 10 a.m. they retire into Fort . . . — — Map (db m99198) HM
Near Maple Street (State Highway 221) 0.2 miles east of McCune Street, on the right when traveling east.
You are standing near the junction of Maple and Lucas Streets where the Union Church once stood. Originally built around 1860, the non-denominational church was torn down in the 1920s. It served as a meeting place for Union troops during the Civil . . . — — Map (db m99203) HM
