State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site is a state historic site in Missouri, United States, covering 40.0 acres (16.2 ha), established in 2012.
State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Bates, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 40.0 acres (16.2 ha) |
| Established | 2012 |
| Coordinates | 38.4361° N, 94.5694° 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 Island Mound State Historic Site
The Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site is located in a rural area of Bates County, Missouri, in the western part of the state. The site was established to preserve the area of the American Civil War battle that took place in October 28–29, 1862 between Union forces and Confederate guerrillas. The battle was significant as the first time African-American troops on the Union side engaged enemy white troops in the Civil War. A correspondent of The New York Times reported on the battle; the headline noted the "desperate bravery" of the African Americans in achieving Union victory.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 60.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site?
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site is in Missouri, United States (38.4361° N, 94.5694° W).
When was Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site established?
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site was established in 2012, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site?
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site covers 40.0 acres (16.2 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_Island_Mound_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).