Pilot Knob is a city in northeast Iron County, Missouri, United States. The population was 671 at the 2020 census. It lies south-east of Belgrade and north-east of Centerville.
History
Pilot Knob was platted in 1858. The city was named after the Pilot Knob mountain nearby, which served as a navigational landmark or "pilot" to hunters and travelers. A post office called Pilot Knob has been in operation since 1858.
The Battle of Pilot Knob in the fall of 1864 was a notable clash in the area during the Civil War. A museum near the battle site is dedicated to this event.
Geography
Pilot Knob is located on Missouri Route 21 approximately north-northeast of Ironton and southeast of Elephant Rocks State Park.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.