Fort Davidson, Civil War fort in Pilot Knob, US.
Fort Davidson features hexagonal earthwork walls surrounding a central parade ground and spans across 1.5 acres of elevated terrain.
The Battle of Fort Davidson in September 1864 witnessed Union forces under General Ewing defending against Confederate Major General Sterling Price's army.
The fort serves as an educational center where visitors learn about military strategies, fortification designs, and daily soldier life during the Civil War.
The Fort Davidson State Historic Site includes walking paths, interpretive displays, and a museum containing artifacts recovered from archaeological excavations.
The fort's design incorporated steep earthen walls measuring 9 feet high and 10 feet thick, constructed specifically to protect iron mining operations.
Location: Pilot Knob
GPS coordinates: 37.62917,-90.64000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:38
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