Trail of Tears State Park
| Trail of Tears State Park | |
| Missouri State Park | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Missouri |
| County | Cape Girardeau |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 37°28′20″N 89°29′37″W / 37.47222°N 89.49361°WCoordinates: 37°28′20″N 89°29′37″W / 37.47222°N 89.49361°W [1] |
| Area | 3,415 acres (1,382 ha) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Management | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
  Location in Missouri
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| Website: Trail of Tears State Park | |
Trail of Tears State Park is a 3,415-acre (1,382 ha) Missouri state park located on the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau County. The park is a memorial to the Cherokee Native Americans that died on the Cherokee Trail of Tears.[2] The park features an interpretive center with displays about the Trail of Tears, as well as displays and specimens of local wildlife. An archeological site in the park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.[3]
Activities and amenities
Activities in the park include camping, fishing, picnicking, swimming, and hiking, with trails for both backpackers and equestrian users. Fishing is allowed at the 20-acre (81,000 m2) Lake Boutin as well as the Mississippi. A lookout provides a view of the river and across the river to Illinois. There are four trails at Trail of Tears:
- Peewah Trail – 9 miles (14 km)
- Sheppard Point Trail – 3 miles (4.8 km)
- Lake Trail – 2.25 miles (3.62 km)
- Nature Trail – 0.6 miles (0.97 km)
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Trail of Tears State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Trail of Tears State Park". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
External links
- Trail of Tears State Park Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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