History: On the morning of the 10th, Lyon’’s attack caught the Southerners off Guard, d riving them back. Forging rapidly ahead, the Federals overran several Confederate camps and occupied, the crest of a ridge subsequently called ""Bloody Hill."" Nearby, the Pulaski Arkansas Battery opened fire, checking the advance. This gave Price’’s infantry time to form a battleline on the hill’’s south slope. The Battle raged on Bloody Hill for more than five hours. Fighting was often at close quarters, and the tide turned with each charge and countercharge. Sigel’’s flanking maneuver, initially successful, collapsed in the fields of the Sharp farm when McCulloch’’s men counterattacked. Defeated, Sigel and his troops fled. On Bloody Hill at about 9:30 a.m., General Lyon who had been wounded twice already, was killed leading a countercharge. Major Samuel Sturgis assumed command of the Federal forces and by 11:00a.m., with ammunition nearly exhausted, ordered a withdrawal to Springfield. The Battle of Wilson’’s Creek was over. Losses were heavy and about equal on both sides- 1,317 for the Federals, 1,222 for the Confederates. The Southerners, though victorious on the field, were not able to pursue the Northerners. Lyon lost the battle and his life, but he achieved his goal; Missouri remained under Union Control.

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State Office Buildings

Location: 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway

Freudenberger House

History: Building dates back to 1959 and was name dafter a Latin professer at taught at the school for 45 years.

Location: South West Missouri State University, 1000 E. Madison St.

History:  The following article was found on the Greene County Historical Society web site.

The Battle of Wilson's Creek occurred August 10, 1861 along Wilson's Creek, about ten miles southwest of Springfield. This six hour battle is considered to be the second major battle of the Civil War and the first major battle west of the Mississippi River. The Union forces, numbering about 5,400 men, were commanded by Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon. They consisted of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and U.S. Regular soldiers. On the Confederate side there were about 10,000 men, commanded by Brigadier General Ben McCulloch. They consisted of men from Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The Missouri contingent was the Missouri State Guard (MSG) under the command of Major General Sterling Price. The battle was waged over who would control the state of Missouri, the U. S. government or the state of Missouri. The battle lasted from dawn until noon with the Confederates as the victors. It was at this battle that Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general to be killed in the Civil War, met his death. The victory was not a decisive one because the Confederate forces did not pursue the retreating Union army and thus they lived to fight again seven months later in Arkansas at the Battle of Pea Ridge, which was a victory for the Union. Casualties for the Union were 258 killed, 873 wounded and 186 missing for a total of 1,317 or 24.5%. The Confederates reported 277 killed, and 945 wounded for a total of 1,222 or 12%.

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Location: Follow the signs from I-44, take Exit 70 (Mo. MM)south to US 60, Cross US 60 and drive 3/4 mile to to Mo. ZZ. Then go left on Mo. 182, and your there. WELCOME To WILSON'S CREEK NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD! (Before entering the field, you might want to check out the General Sweeney Museum, although there is a small fee, it was well worth it. Very Nice Museum.