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Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
The Battle of Carthage State Historic Site is a state-owned property located in the city of Carthage, Missouri. The 7.4-acre (3.0 ha) site preserves one of the skirmish sites of the Battle of Carthage which took place in 1861 as one of the first battles of the American Civil War.[3] The site was acquired by the state in 1990 and is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
| Battle of Carthage State Historic Site | |
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Photo of the site | |
Location in Missouri Battle of Carthage State Historic Site (the United States) | |
| Location | Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°10′23″N 94°17′51″W / 37.17306°N 94.29750°W |
| Area | 7.4 acres (3.0 ha)[1] |
| Established | 1990[2] |
| Visitors | 24622 (in 2017)[1] |
| Governing body | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Battle of Carthage State Historic Site |
References edit
- ^ a b "Battle of Carthage State Historic Site: Data Sheet" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. November 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "State Park Land Acquisition Summary". Missouri State Parks. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- ^ "Battle of Carthage State Historic Site". Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
External links edit
- Battle of Carthage State Historic Site Missouri Department of Natural Resources