On March 7 & 8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri. The 4,300-acre park honors those who fought for their way of life, North …
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Aug 3, 2024
Neat stop during our Arkansas Road Trip! Beautiful grounds. Very knowledgeable Park Rangers and guide volunteers. It is small but significant. We did the driving tour. Full review by EricaJ0813
Jun 28, 2024
A small BUT significant battle which secured Mo for the North. Well organized . Excellent movie and nice driving tour. 13000 southern troops. Could of - should have Full review by Rob A
May 25, 2024
Some historians call this the "Gettysburg of the West". Truly an amazing battlefield to visit and learn about the battle that took place on these grounds. The visitor center although small compared… Full review by PJAveryVermont
We are Civil War buffs and will be traveling through the area in June. How much time should we allow for our visit to the Military Park?
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I'd allow at least 2 hours. You'll want to take the driving tour, plus the short walk down the trail to the overlook, which provides a great view of the battlefield. I definitely recommend …
I'd allow at least 2 hours. You'll want to take the driving tour, plus the short walk down the trail to the overlook, which provides a great view of the battlefield. I definitely recommend taking whatever time you have to visit this battlefield.
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