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Fort Davidson (1863-1864) - A Union U.S. Civil War Fort established in 1863 near Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri. Named Fort Davidson after General John Wynn Davidson . Abandoned and destroyed in 1864.
History
Established in 1863.
Abandoned and destroyed in 1864.
Current Status
Earthworks still exist on the site of the Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site. Visitor Center & Museum.
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Location: 118 East Maple, Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri.
Maps & Images
Lat: 37.61967 Long: -90.63998
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See Also:
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 456.
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 755405
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Visited: 20 Jul 2021
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