Although the Union Army was defeated at Wilson's Creek, Lyon's quick action neutralized the effectiveness of pro-Southern forces in Missouri, allowing Union forces to secure the state.
A pesar da derrota do Exército de Unión en Wilson Creek, a acción rápida de Lyon neutralizou a efectividade das forzas prosureñas en Missouri, permitindo ás forzas da Unión aseguraren o estado.