In early August, 1861 the Missouri State Guard under the command of Major General Sterling Price was camped along Wilson's Creek preparing to march into Springfield, Missouri ten miles northeast of their encampment. Shortly after 5:00 A.M. they we…
At or near this spot fellBrigadier General Nathaniel LyonBorn Ashford, Conn. 1818Graduated U.S MilitaryAcademy, 1841. Commanderof the Federal forcesIn The Battle of Wilson CreekAugust 10, 1861This marker is erected byThe University Club of Springf…