Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Growing by 42 Acres
![](https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/sites/default/files/styles/npt_square2/public/default_images/npt_icons_0.png?itok=8J64sZS9)
The site of the first Civil War battle west of the Mississippi is growing by 42 acres thanks to an infusion of federal dollars and work by the battlefield's foundation.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2008 3:13am