Bloody Hill
Wilson's Creek
Fierce changes and countercharges led to heavy casualties on Bloody Hill. Considering the numbers of troops engaged, it was one of the bloodiest fights in the war.
Union artillery batteries on this hill dueled with opposing batteries in the valley and across the creek.
A musket ball in the chest struck down General Lyon not far from here. His death dampened Union hopes.
The Union soldiers were outnumbered two-to-one, and by 11:00 A.M. their ammunition was nearly exhausted.
After six hours of attacks and counterattacks, both sides were weary. During a lull in the fighting, the Union forces withdrew to Springfield.
Marker is on Tour Road, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
