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Historic Sites in Missouri
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Fort Davidson
Scene of Battle of Pilot Knob in 1864, between Union troops of
Brig. Gen. Thomas Ewing Jr. and Confederate troops of Maj. Gen.
Sterling Price. Price's troops attacked the fort and more than
1,000 men were killed or wounded in fierce fighting, ending in
defeat for Confederates. For information call: (573)526-5900
Nathan Boone Homestead
Log house was home of Col. Nathan Boone, an early developer and
son of Daniel Boone. Research is being conducted at the site,
which currently has no facilities. For information call:
(573)526-5900
Bollinger Mill
The 140-foot, self-supporting, Howe-truss bridge, one of four
covered bridge, one of four covered bridges left in the state,
is located next to grist mill. Corn meal is ground as part of
mill tour. For information call: (573)526-5900
Arrow Rock
Santa Fe Trail crossed Missouri River here. Historic village's
sites include house of Missouri artist George Caleb Bingham,
1834 Arrow Rock Tavern, Old Courthouse, Dr. Matthew Walton Hall
House. For information call: (573)526-5900
Battle of Lexington Historic Site
Here in 1861, Missouri State Guard troops of Maj. Gen. Sterling
Price defeated Union troops of Col. James A. Mulligan in one of
state's major Civil War battles. For information call:
(573)526-5900
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