Battlefield, Missouri

About Battlefield

Set in the southern part of Missouri, Battlefield is a close-knit town, home to 6,236 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Battlefield is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,426 residents per square mile.

📰 Battlefield News Today

• Frances Gwendolyn Fuerst Obituary (2026) - Battlefield, MO - Walnut Lawn Funeral Home - Springfield Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• 2023 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65804 Realtor.com · Aug 11
• Thomas Edward Rafter, Jr. Obituary Jun 28, 2026 - Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home · Jun 28
• Battlefield Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
• Teen charged as adult for New Year’s Day attempted robbery, shooting in Battlefield, Mo. KY3 · Jul 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Battlefield Unique

• The only place in America named Battlefield — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,236.
• Easy reach of Springfield (7 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Battlefield

• Godfather's Pizza — pizza
• Leong's Asian Diner — asian
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• The Roost Bar & Grill — pizza
• Bao Bao
• Big Whiskey's American Resturant & Bar
• Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes
• China King
• Denny's — american
• Dublin's Pass

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Missouri Institute of Natural Science · Museum
• Ray House · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Battlefield

• Wilson's Creek National Battlefield reviews ★
• Butterfield Stage Park reviews ★
• Chesterfield Park & Family Center reviews ★
• McBride School Park reviews ★
• Trail of Tears Park reviews ★
• Wanda Gray Park reviews ★
• Wilson's Creek Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Battlefield

• WILSON'S CREEK 5-6 INTER. CTR.

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Battlefield

🏘️ Nearby Communities