This is a rather small area. Especially if you have visited some of the larger battlefields in the... read more
This is a rather small area. Especially if you have visited some of the larger battlefields in the... read more
This small park has a couple of picnic tables, an informational kiosk and lots of area to walk... read more
This historic site is located just East of Carthage. It's open during the day, free of charge. A gate has it locked up at night. There is a nice walking trail that goes up the cliff and around the little pond. Fun place to walk the dogs. Rumor has it there are caves in this area that lead to underground caverns that tunnel under the town of Carthage. There are sign that inform people to stay out of the caves. Great place to picnic, walk the dogs, and read about the Battle of Carthage.
The State Historic Site is really just a grassy area and adjacent parking lot, featuring a text-heavy interpretive kiosk. The site itself has some significance as the site of the Union encampment before the battle and the site of the Union army's last stand. But there is no site interpretation and the site is so small as to be more commemorative than preservation oriented. Visit the Carthage Civil War museum to learn about this interesting early battle.
As Civil War Reenactors we have been to large and small sites. This is lovely with old Walnut trees, creek(spring fed) and the cliffs with cave entrys in them. Lots of wildlife the day we were there 4 blue birds and a squirrel drinking out of creek at same place.
Well maintained park that was the site of a battle during the civil war. There was an area that contained a description of the battle and all the history. The rest of the park was basically a bluff, a stream/brook. There was a short hiking trail and a picnic bench.
I see where they are going to possibly spend some money on this State Park. It is certainly worth seeing. Take a trip in your mind and picture the actual events as described on the plaques.
Fascinating.
It's a small park but worth the walk around. To walk where soldiers fought and camped gave a sense of the times.