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Revolutionary War Sites in St. Francois County, MO

The taverns, meetinghouses, forts and battle sites of the American Revolution, from the famous fields to the farmhouses that hid soldiers.

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St. Francois County is one of 115 counties in Missouri. Revolutionary War Sites are spread across the country in places most people would not guess. The list below shows how close the nearest ones are to St. Francois County, MO.

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On the record near St. Francois County, MO

The 12 nearest

There are no revolutionary war sites on the record within 300 miles of St. Francois County, MO. These are the 12 listed historic sites of any kind closest to it, out of 27 within 30 miles. 8 listed sites carry St. Francois County as their county.

Howlett Gulf1.6 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Building · Park Hills · listed 2019National Register of Historic Places
Eugene Field School2.0 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Building · Park Hills · listed 2005National Register of Historic Places
McCormick, James Robinson, House5.2 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Building · Farmington · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence5.3 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Building · Farmington · listed 1996National Register of Historic Places
East Columbia Historic District (Boundary Increase)5.6 miles from the center of St. Francois County · District · Farmington · listed 2007National Register of Historic Places
Farmington State Hospital No. 4 Cemetery5.9 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Site · Farmington · listed 2010National Register of Historic Places
Bonne Terre Depot6.5 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Building · Bonne Terre · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places
St. Joe Lead Company Administration Building6.7 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Building · Bonne Terre · listed 1984National Register of Historic Places
Fort Davidson16 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Site · Pilot Knob · listed 1970National Register of Historic Places
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church17 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Building · Pilot Knob · listed 1979National Register of Historic Places
Queen, Harrison, House17 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Building · Caledonia · listed 2002National Register of Historic Places
Washington County Courthouse18 miles from the center of St. Francois County · Building · Potosi · listed 2011National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of St. Francois County, MO. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Revolutionary War Sites in St. Francois County, step by step

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Read the short history of the period for this area
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Open the map filtered to the sites from that chapter
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Visit the nearest site and read its full record
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Ask what the marker leaves out and look for the rest
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Add the site to a route that follows the period in order

What people in St. Francois County, MO ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in St. Francois County, MO?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

Are the hard parts of this history included?

Yes. The record is shown as published, and the stories behind the markers include what happened, who it happened to, and how it was remembered. Leaving the hard parts out would make the stop less worth the trip.

Why are there so many of these sites near St. Francois County, MO?

Most areas have more than people expect, because the registers list every surviving building and site tied to a period, not just the famous ones. The list on this page shows exactly what is on the record nearby.

How a visit works in St. Francois County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In St. Francois County, MO the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in St. Francois County, MO are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.