<P> The Battle of Wilson 's Creek , also known as the Battle of Oak Hills , was the first major battle of the Trans - Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War . Fought on August 10 , 1861 , near Springfield , Missouri , between Federal forces and the Missouri State Guard , it is sometimes called the `` Bull Run of the West . '' </P>
<P> The Battle of Wilson 's Creek , also known as the Battle of Oak Hills , was the first major battle of the Trans - Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War . Fought on August 10 , 1861 , near Springfield , Missouri , between Federal forces and the Missouri State Guard , it is sometimes called the `` Bull Run of the West . '' </P>
where did the battle of wilson 's creek take place
where did the battle of wilson 's creek take place
Springfield , Missouri
Springfield , Missouri