Battle of Carthage State Historic Site | |
Map: | Missouri#USA |
Map Size: | 280 |
Location: | Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri, United States |
Coordinates: | 37.1731°N -94.2975°W |
Area Acre: | 7.4 |
Established: | 1990 |
Visitation Num: | 24622 |
Visitation Year: | 2017 |
Governing Body: | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
Website: | 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 7.4acres 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. The site was acquired by the state in 1990 and is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.