Welcome
Welcome to the City of Battlefield website! We hope that you will find the information you are looking for within these pages, but if not, please contact us by phone at your convenience!
The City of Battlefield was incorporated as a 4th class city in 1971 and as permitted by Missouri State Statutes, has the mayor/board of aldermen form of government. Currently the City has three geographically divided Wards which have two Aldermen each. Ward One is generally located south of Elm Street to the city limits. Ward Two is from Elm Street north to Weaver Road and Ward Three is from Weaver Road north to the city limits.
Battlefield has experienced rapid residential growth in the last five years! We've grown from the 2000 US Census population of 2,385 to our current estimated population of 5,000. Large subdivisions have been planned and are being built in all areas of our city. While the growth has slowed some since the 2003-2004 timeframe, we continue to field inquiries from developers interested in our community.
May 4, 2003 is a date that will long be remembered by many residents in Battlefield and several other communities in southwest Missouri. On that date, an F2 tornado devastated much of the central sections of town and left over 125 residents with moderate to severe damage or total destruction of their homes. The rented location for the Police Department was demolished and City Hall was damaged. As a result, the City was eligible to apply for disaster relief grants for a new facility and was awarded $424,000 to make that possible. Additional financing was obtained to also build the Community Room and City Park. Our current facilities are a testimony to the hard work of many current and former city officials and volunteers!
Current Events and News
City of Battlefield Independence Day Celebration
Plan now to attend the 4th annual FREE Fireworks Celebration in the Park! On Saturday, July 4th starting at 5 PM, the City of Battlefield will have fun activities for all ages, and a great variety of food, vendors, and music. Of course the highlight of the evening is our fantastic fireworks display. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and save your spot for what we've been told is "the best fireworks show in Greene County"! You may bring your own food or drink items, but NO ALCOHOL or personal fireworks are allowed, and all pets must be on a leash. A free shuttle service is available from 5 PM to 11PM from the parking lot of the First Baptist Church to Battlefield City Park.
Come early, stay late and enjoy a great free event brought to you by the City of Battlefield and the Battlefield Park Board.
A big thank you to Mr. Kelly Burk of Burk Erectors for his generous contribution to help with the splendiferous fireworks display!
The results of the April 2009 city election are:
- Ward 1 alderman: Aaron Kruse
- Ward 2 alderman: Jill Finney
- Ward 3 alderman: Darrin Snodgrass
Congratulations to your new aldermen.
Wilson's Creek Farmers Market: "Where the People You Meet Grow the Food You Eat"
The Wilson's Creek Farmers Market, located in the city of Battlefield, is southwest Missouri's newest producers-only market. The market has been made possible through the collaborative efforts of the City of Battlefield, the Battlefield Chamber of Commerce, and local citizens. The market will be a community hub where local consumers and market vendors can meet in a clean, colorful, family-friendly environment with an educational atmosphere.
The Wilson's Creek Farmers Market will be held at the Battlefield City Park every Friday evening starting at 5:30 PM. The market will be open until 8PM during the month of May, but hours will be extended during the summer season. The 2009 market season is May 1st – October 30th. In conjunction with the evening market, weekly and monthly educational programs will be held at the Battlefield Community Room.
The Wilson's Creek Farmers Market is a member of AgriMissouri's Missouri Farmers Market Association.