Battle of Athens State Historic Site

Battle of Athens State Historic Site
Map showing the location of Battle of Athens State Historic Site
Map showing the location of Battle of Athens State Historic Site
Location in Missouri
Map showing the location of Battle of Athens State Historic Site
Map showing the location of Battle of Athens State Historic Site
Battle of Athens State Historic Site (the United States)
LocationSweet Home Twp, Clark County, Missouri, United States
Coordinates40°35′16″N 91°42′14″W / 40.58778°N 91.70389°W / 40.58778; -91.70389
Area408.5 acres (165.3 ha)[1]
Established1975[2]
Visitors53,784 (in 2022)[3]
Governing bodyMissouri Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteBattle of Athens State Historic Site

Battle of Athens State Historic Site is an historic battlefield and state park located in Clark County, Missouri, along the banks of the Des Moines River. It is the site of the Battle of Athens, fought in 1861 during the American Civil War. The site serves as an open-air museum interpreting the battle and its aftermath.[4] It is one of the northernmost places in the state.

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  3. ^ "Missouri State Park Attendance For January - December, 2022" (PDF). Missouri State Parks. February 3, 2023.
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