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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield History Buffs don’t miss this. | Justina Price | NewsBreak Original
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield History Buffs don’t miss this. | Justina Price | NewsBreak Original,Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield History Buffs don’t miss this. The first Civil War battle west of the Mississippi was fought at Wilson’s Creek in Republic, Missouri on August 10, 1861. At this battle Union General Nathanial Lyon was killed, he was the first Union General to be killed in action. The battle was declared a Confederate victory, this drew national attention and ushered in a call for greater Union forces.

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield History Buffs don’t miss this. | Justina Price | NewsBreak Original

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield History Buffs don’t miss this. The first Civil War battle west of the Mississippi was fought at Wilson’s Creek in Republic, Missouri on August 10, 1861. At this battle Union General Nathanial Lyon was killed, he was the first Union General to be killed in action. The battle was declared a Confederate victory, this drew national attention and ushered in a call for greater Union forces.