State Park · Missouri, United States
Pershing State Park
Pershing State Park is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 3,566 acres (1,443 ha), established in 1937.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Linn, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 3,566 acres (1,443 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589° N, 93.2147° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Pershing State Park
Pershing State Park is a public recreation area covering more than 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) off U.S. Route 36, three miles west of Laclede in Linn County, Missouri. The state park was named in honor of General of the Armies John J. Pershing, who led the United States forces in Europe in World War I and who grew up in Laclede.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Laclede, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 3 miles west of Laclede |
Airports near this park
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- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 85.9 miles away
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 124.8 miles away
Parks nearby
Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site
Crowder State Park
Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park
Long Branch State Park
Thousand Hills State Park
More parks in Missouri
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pershing State Park?
Pershing State Park is in Missouri, United States (39.7589° N, 93.2147° W).
When was Pershing State Park established?
Pershing State Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Pershing State Park?
Pershing State Park covers 3,566 acres (1,443 ha).
How do I get to Pershing State Park?
The nearest town is Laclede, Missouri. about 3 miles west of Laclede.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pershing_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).