State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
Battle of Athens State Historic Site
Battle of Athens State Historic Site is a state historic site in Missouri, United States, covering 408 acres (165 ha), established in 1975.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Clark, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 408 acres (165 ha) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Coordinates | 40.5878° N, 91.7039° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Battle of Athens State Historic Site
Battle of Athens State Historic Site is a historic battlefield and state park in Clark County, Missouri, along the banks of the Des Moines River. It is the site of the Battle of Athens, fought in 1861 during the American Civil War. The site serves as an open-air museum interpreting the battle and its aftermath. It is one of the northernmost places in the state.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 120.9 miles away
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 145.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Battle of Athens State Historic Site?
Battle of Athens State Historic Site is in Missouri, United States (40.5878° N, 91.7039° W).
When was Battle of Athens State Historic Site established?
Battle of Athens State Historic Site was established in 1975, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Battle of Athens State Historic Site?
Battle of Athens State Historic Site covers 408 acres (165 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Athens_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).