Wilson's Creek Essay Rough Draft

Wilson’s Creek National Battle Field Hal Reynolds English 101, Sect 108 Wilson’s Creek National Battle Field is a sight in Springfield Missouri where on August 10, 1861; the second major battle of the civil war was fought. According to a local sight for the city of Springfield, more than 2500 soldiers on either side of the conflict had been killed by the conclusion of the battle of… The sight has a rather informative visitor center, and preserved on the grounds are the historic John Ray house, and the Edwards cabin. Trails both large and slightly more obscure lace the property, leading to various sights of significance. As well as being a very important attraction for both Springfield, and the state of Missouri, the park has come to have personal significance for me. Though I have not been to the park in many years, I, for some reason or another, found myself visiting the location. A fourth grade trip to the park was marked by Mrs. O, my teacher at the time, giving us a run down on the dialogue had at the Edwards house just prior to the battle. The notable thing about this story at the time was that we got to hear our teacher say the word “Hell”. Other trips to the park have been more about exploring the parks many trails. It is a beautiful piece of ground, and as you walk along the old trails, some of which I believe are just well beaten deer paths, you can get a little feel for what the grounds must have been like all those years ago. It wasn’t until years later that I learned that The grandfather of my mother’s father (My great great grandfather?) was, it is believed, the first person killed at the sight the day of the battle; catching a musket ball to the head while eating his breakfast…
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