Missouri Civil War Resources: Maps, Books, Films & Research Tools
Discover the best Missouri Civil War resources — battle maps, books, films, and trusted research links to explore the war’s impact on the state.
(This page is constantly growing — check back often for new maps, resources, and Civil War insights.)
Table of Contents
Battlefield Maps
Recommended Websites
State Historic Sites
Museums and Historical Societies
Recommended Books
The Civil War Missouri Compendium – Joseph W. McCoskrie Jr. & Brian K. McCutchen
The Civil War in Missouri: A Military History – Louis S. Gerteis
Battlefield Atlas of Price’s Missouri Expedition of 1864 – Charles D. Collins Jr.
Guerrilla Warfare in Civil War Missouri (multi-volume series) – Bruce Nichols
August Light: Wilson’s Creek and the Battle for Missouri – William Garrett Piston & Richard W. Hatcher III
Recommend Movies
General Civil War (contextual viewing):
- Gods and Generals (2003) – Epic prequel to Gettysburg, covering early Eastern Theater campaigns.
- Gettysburg (1993) – The definitive cinematic portrayal of the pivotal 1863 battle.
Missouri & Trans-Mississippi Focus:
- August Light – A dramatic retelling of the campaign leading up to the Battle of Wilson’s Creek (1861), an important early war campaign.
- Thunder in the Ozarks – A dramatic retelling of the Battle of Pea Ridge (1862), one of the most important battles west of the Mississippi.
Travel Resources for Battlefield Visitors
Planning a trip to Missouri’s Civil War sites? Don’t just study the battles — explore the towns, trails, and landscapes around them. For travel tips, lodging, and itineraries, visit our main resource hub: