State Park · Virginia, United States
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park is a state park in Virginia, United States, covering 379 acres (153 ha), established in 1937.
State Park · Virginia, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Rice, Virginia, United States |
| Area | 379 acres (153 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Managed by | 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 Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park
Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park is a 379-acre (153 ha) state park near Rice, Virginia, located mostly in Amelia County with a small portion in Prince Edward County. It includes a portion of the landmarked Sayler's Creek Battlefield, an area of 1,022 acres (414 ha) that was the site of the April 6, 1865 Battle of Sayler's Creek, one of the last major engagements in the Eastern Theater of the war involving Confederate General-in-Chief Robert E. Lee (1807–1870).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Rice, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Rice |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park?
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park is in Virginia, United States.
When was Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park established?
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park?
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park covers 379 acres (153 ha).
How do I get to Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park?
The nearest town is Rice, Virginia. near Rice.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor's_Creek_Battlefield_State_Park_(park) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).