National Monument · Ohio, United States
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is a national monument in Ohio, United States, covering 59.7 acres (24.1 ha), established in 2013.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Ohio, United States |
| Area | 59.7 acres (24.1 ha) |
| Established | 2013 |
| Coordinates | 39.7082° N, 83.8933° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, a National Monument of the United States, commemorates the life of Charles Young (1864–1922), an escaped slave who rose to become a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and its first African-American colonel. It is located on United States Route 42 in Wilberforce, Ohio, in a house purchased by Young in 1907 that was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. The monument is administered by the National Park Service; the house is open by appointment for tours.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) · Columbus, United States · 56.8 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 61.5 miles away
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 127.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument?
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is in Ohio, United States (39.7082° N, 83.8933° W).
When was Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument established?
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument was established in 2013, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument?
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument covers 59.7 acres (24.1 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Young_Buffalo_Soldiers_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/chyo/ — Official park page.