Scene of Civil War Battle of Pilot Knob in 1864 when Confederate troops attacked the fort and over 1,000 men were killed or wounded in fierce fighting, ending in defeat for the Confederates. Visitor center and picnicking. Open year-round.
Location:
Hwys V & 21, Pilot Knob Missouri
Telephone
573-546-3454
Other History nearby:
(Ansted) Contentment
(Pilot Knob) Fort Davidson State Historic Site
(Salem) Fort New Salem
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12/18 Coming to The Pilot Knob area
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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