National Military Park · Arkansas, United States
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Pea Ridge National Military Park is a national military park in Arkansas, United States, covering 4,441 acres (1,797 ha), established in 1956.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Military Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Arkansas, United States |
| Area | 4,441 acres (1,797 ha) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Coordinates | 36.4544° N, 94.0347° 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 Pea Ridge National Military Park
Pea Ridge National Military Park is a United States National Military Park located in northwest Arkansas near the Missouri border. The park protects the site of the Battle of Pea Ridge, fought March 7 and 8, 1862. The battle was a victory for the Union and helped it gain control of the crucial border state of Missouri.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
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- Tulsa International Airport (TUL) · Tulsa, United States · 104.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pea Ridge National Military Park?
Pea Ridge National Military Park is in Arkansas, United States (36.4544° N, 94.0347° W).
When was Pea Ridge National Military Park established?
Pea Ridge National Military Park was established in 1956, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Pea Ridge National Military Park?
Pea Ridge National Military Park covers 4,441 acres (1,797 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/Pea_Ridge_National_Military_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/peri/ — Official park page.