Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
The fort was built in 1863 and repulsed Confederate attacks on September 27, 1864, during Price's Raid. That night the garrison blew up the magazine and abandoned it, and the battlefield dead were buried in a mass grave. The walls and the crater are still visible (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public Missouri State Parks lists the historic site with its visitor center and museum, tours and a hiking trail (Missouri State Parks). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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