State Park · Kentucky, United States
Columbus-Belmont State Park
Columbus-Belmont State Park is a state park in Kentucky, United States, covering 156 acres (63 ha), established in 1934.
State Park · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hickman County [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 156 acres (63 ha) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 36.7656° N, 89.1069° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Columbus-Belmont State Park
Columbus-Belmont State Park, on the shores of the Mississippi River in Hickman County, near Columbus, Kentucky, is the site of a Confederate fortification built during the American Civil War. The site was considered by both North and South to be strategically significant in gaining and keeping control of the Mississippi River. It commemorates military actions in Columbus, Kentucky, and across the river in Belmont, Missouri.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Columbus, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Columbus |
Airports near this park
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- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · Memphis, United States · 128.5 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 142.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is Columbus-Belmont State Park?
Columbus-Belmont State Park is in Kentucky, United States (36.7656° N, 89.1069° W).
When was Columbus-Belmont State Park established?
Columbus-Belmont State Park was established in 1934, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Columbus-Belmont State Park?
Columbus-Belmont State Park covers 156 acres (63 ha).
How do I get to Columbus-Belmont State Park?
The nearest town is Columbus, Kentucky. near Columbus.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus-Belmont_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).