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United States Missouri  Archives and Libraries  

This library can help genealogists find ancestors who served in the American Civil War, and learn more about that war in Missouri. They have microfilm copies of the Compiled Service Records for all Union and Confederate soldiers from Missouri, and those from other states who fought at Wilson's Creek, and some additional soldiers. They also have Civil War regimental histories, especially for the Union Army.

Historical Background



 * Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Library at 6424 West Farm Road 182 near Republic, Missouri, preserves the site of the Battle of Wilson's Creek. Fought on August 10, 1861, it was the first major American Civil War engagement west of the Mississippi River.
 * The Confederate's failure to exploit their victory here resulted in keeping Missouri in the Union.
 * Major features include a 5-mile automobile tour loop, the restored 1852 Ray House, and "Bloody Hill," the scene of the major battle.
 * The site is located just southwest of the city of Springfield, in southwestern Missouri.

Links

 * Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Database
 * Wilson Creek National Battlefield Hulston Library
 * National Park Service
 * Wikipedia History of Wilson Creek Battlefield
 * Republic Missouri - Wilson Creek

Contact Information
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Telephone: 800-000-0000, or 801-000-0000 Fax:  802-000-0000

Hours and holidays: Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30

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 * State Library

Similar Collections


 * National Personnel Records Center
 * LC
 * FHL
 * LC
 * FHL

Neighboring Collections


 * County Vital Records Office
 * City Vital Records Office
 * County Archives
 * County Orphan's Court
 * County Probate Court
 * County Recorder
 * County Coroner
 * U.S. District Court
 * County and local historical societies
 * County and local genealogical societies
 * Public Libraries
 * Museums and heritage societies
 * Closest Family History Center has premium online services for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
 * Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
 * State Vital Records Office
 * State Historical Society
 * State Genealogical Society
 * University Libraries
 * Church archives
 * Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]
 * Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]

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