Battle of Pilot Knob - Railroad Depot - Ironton, Missouri
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gparkes
N 37° 37.389 W 090° 38.212
15S E 708549 N 4166630
The Battle of Pilot Knob ran from just east of Arcadia, through Ironton, and up into Pilot Knob and Fort Davidson. There are 16 markers, and if taken in order will give the viewer an appreciation for the rolling battle through the Arcadia Valley.
Waymark Code: WM7DCG
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2009
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Railroad Depot
From 1858 to 1871, Pilot Knob was the terminus of the St. Louis & Iron Mountain 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. Clayback’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.
This marker is number 12 of 16 located within the 6 mile stretch of the battlefield. The marker is located on the north side of Highway V, on Bogy Street.
Below you can directly go to each of the waymarks consisting of the tour.
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