# Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

> The first major Civil War battle west of the Mississippi was fought here in 1861. An 8 km tour road with stops loops the battlefield, and it is popular with c

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The first major Civil War battle west of the Mississippi was fought here in 1861. An 8 km tour road with stops loops the battlefield, and it is popular with cyclists early in the day.

- **Nearest town:** Republic, MO
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 37.1144, -93.4204

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