State Park · West Virginia, United States
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is a state park in West Virginia, United States, covering 287 acres (116 ha), established in 1928.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Pocahontas 38°06′43″N 80°16′17″W / 38.11194°N 80.27139°W / 38.11194; -80.27139 ( Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park ) [ 120 ], West Virginia, United States |
| Area | 287 acres (116 ha) |
| Established | 1928 |
| Coordinates | 38.1100° N, 80.2722° W |
| Managed by | West Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is a state park located on Droop Mountain in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The park was the site of the Battle of Droop Mountain, the last major battle of the American Civil War in the state taking place on November 6, 1863. John D. Sutton, a West Virginia private in the Union Army at the battle, became the leader in the movement to create the park when he served in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Dedicated on July 4, 1928, Droop Mountain Battlefield became the first state park in West Virginia.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 140.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in West Virginia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park?
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is in West Virginia, United States (38.1100° N, 80.2722° W).
When was Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park established?
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park was established in 1928, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park?
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park covers 287 acres (116 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_West_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of West Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droop_Mountain_Battlefield_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).