The Battle of Pilot Knob took place from September 26 to October 1, 1864, during the American Civil War. It was fought near Pilot Knob, Missouri, between Union forces led by Colonel John McNeil and Confederate troops commanded by General Sterling Price. The battle was part of Price's Missouri Expedition, aimed at capturing St. Louis and gaining support for the Confederacy. Union forces were stationed at Fort Davidson, a strategic location on Pilot Knob. Despite being outnumbered, the Union troops successfully defended the fort against repeated Confederate assaults. The battle ended with a Union victory, forcing Price to retreat and marking a significant setback for the Confederate campaign in Missouri.