Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

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

Moonlight Tour

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

Men in reproduction uniforms talk around a campfire

Edwards Cabin

Living history volunteers give demonstration at the historic Edwards Cabin

Women in reproduction historic dress sit and stand on porch of old cabin

Lyon Marker

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

A stone marker with engraving sits in front of a wooden fence and trees

Henry Rifle

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

The receiver of an 1864 rifle shows decorative engraving with the original owner's name

Tour Road

Visitors enjoy an evening stroll on the Tour Road.

A man and woman walk with their dog on a paved road edged by trees and fields

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center

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

Front Entrance of Visitor Center and Arrowhead on sign reading "Wilson's Creek National Battlefield"

The Lyon Bed

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

General Nathaniel Lyon killed at The Battle of Wilson's Creek was placed on this bed. The Lyon Bed.