Battle of Carthage State Historic Site explained

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.

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