Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri.   Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

The Bed where General Nathaniel Lyon is placed, after being fatally wounded on the Battlefield.

The Lyon Bed

Begin your visit at the newly remodeled Visitor Center at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center

Living history volunteers act out a scene during the annual Moonlight Tours event

Moonlight Tour

Living history volunteers give demonstration at the historic Edwards Cabin

Edwards Cabin

The 1928 Lyon Marker commemorates General Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general to die in the Civil War.

Lyon Marker

A rare 1864 Henry repeating rifle from the park's museum collection belonged to Missouri Civil War veteran George W. Fulton

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

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