State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site is a state historic site in Missouri, United States, covering 7.4 acres (3.0 ha), established in 1990.
State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Jasper, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 7.4 acres (3.0 ha) |
| Established | 1990 |
| Coordinates | 37.1731° N, 94.2975° 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 Carthage State Historic Site
The Battle of Carthage State Historic Site is a state-owned property located in the city of Carthage, Missouri. The 7.4-acre (3.0 ha) site preserves one of the skirmish sites of the Battle of Carthage which took place in 1861 as one of the first battles of the American Civil War. The site was acquired by the state in 1990 and is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the city of Carthage |
Airports near this park
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- Tulsa International Airport (TUL) · Tulsa, United States · 110.9 miles away
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 148.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Big Sugar Creek State Park
Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Battle of Carthage State Historic Site?
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site is in Missouri, United States (37.1731° N, 94.2975° W).
When was Battle of Carthage State Historic Site established?
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site was established in 1990, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Battle of Carthage State Historic Site?
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site covers 7.4 acres (3.0 ha).
How do I get to Battle of Carthage State Historic Site?
The nearest town is Carthage, Missouri. located in the city of Carthage.
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_Carthage_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).