State Park · Minnesota, United States
Birch Cooley Battle Field State Memorial Park [ 4 ] : 15
Birch Cooley Battle Field State Memorial Park [ 4 ] : 15 is a state park in Minnesota, United States, established in 1929.
State Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Minnesota, United States |
| Established | 1929 |
| Coordinates | 44.5764° N, 94.9747° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Birch Cooley Battle Field State Memorial Park [ 4 ] : 15
Birch Coulee Battlefield in Renville County, Minnesota, United States, was the site of the Battle of Birch Coulee, the costliest military engagement for U.S. forces during the Dakota War of 1862. It is now a historic site with self-guided trails and markers interpreting the battle from both sides. Birch Coulee was nominated to the National Register of Historic Places for having state-level significance in military history, and was listed in 1973.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 88.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Birch Cooley Battle Field State Memorial Park [ 4 ] : 15?
Birch Cooley Battle Field State Memorial Park [ 4 ] : 15 is in Minnesota, United States (44.5764° N, 94.9747° W).
When was Birch Cooley Battle Field State Memorial Park [ 4 ] : 15 established?
Birch Cooley Battle Field State Memorial Park [ 4 ] : 15 was established in 1929, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birch_Coulee_Battlefield — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).