Battle of Pilot Knob - Shepherd Mountain - Ironton, Missouri
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N 37° 36.823 W 090° 38.242
15S E 708531 N 4165582
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: WM7DAY
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2009
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Shepherd Mountain
September 27, 1864
1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Skirmishes between Clark’s Rebel Brigade and the Union’s 14th Iowa were fought on Shepherd Mountain on the second day. Prior to the assault on Fort Davidson two rebel cannons were placed on the mountain. But because of the accurate fire from Union Artillery in the fort they were ineffectual during the assault on the fort Clark’s Brigade anchored the left wing of the Confederate Army at the base of Shepherd Mountain.
This marker is number 8 of 16 located within the 6 mile stretch of the battlefield. The marker is located on the west side of Highway 21, and can be accessed from the Sav-A-Lot parking lot.
Below you can directly go to each of the waymarks consisting of the tour.
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