Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve
810 Rush Island Bend Rd, Horse Cave, Kentucky 42749
Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve commemorates a lesser-known Civil War engagement that helped shape military operations in the region. History enthusiasts can explore the site and gain a deeper understanding of the local impact of the war.
Battle of Corydon Park
565 Old Hwy 135, Corydon, Indiana 47112
Visit the site of Indiana’s only Civil War battle, where John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry met local Home Guard troops during Morgan’s Raid in July 1863. Preserved earthworks and interpretation bring the story of the Corydon fight to life.
Battle of Richmond Battlefield Park
1546 Battlefield Memorial Hwy, Richmond, KY 40475, Richmond, Kentucky 40475
Walk a Civil War battlefield with trails, historic buildings, and a visitor center in Richmond, Kentucky.
Broad Run Park
Listed in Park, Tourist attraction
11551 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291, Louisville, Kentucky 40291
A spacious Parklands destination with trails, open scenery, and family-friendly outdoor space along Floyds Fork.
Buffalo Trace Park
1540 US-150, Palmyra, IN 47164, Palmyra, Indiana 47164
A Harrison County park near Palmyra, named for an old buffalo route later used by frontier settlers. Enjoy the lake, open grounds, and relaxed outdoor recreation.
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana
Buzzards Roost Access Rd, Magnet, Indiana 47520
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest...
Cherokee Trail Of Tears Commemorative Park
100 Trail of Tears Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240
A reflective Hopkinsville site commemorating a Cherokee encampment during the 1838–39 Trail of Tears removal.
Cliff View Park
Listed in Park
Main St, Alto Pass, IL 62905, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
Cliff View Park near Alto Pass offers scenic views of the Shawnee Hills and surrounding countryside. It is a good stop for travelers exploring southern Illinois backroads, nearby natural areas, and the small communities tucked among the bluffs and ridges...
County Line Pavilion – Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
Listed in Park
11094 Ranger Rd., Whittington, IL 62897, Whittington, Illinois 62897
County Line Pavilion at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park offers access to one of the region's most popular outdoor recreation areas along Rend Lake. Travelers can enjoy lake views, picnic areas, wildlife, boating, and nearby trails while exploring southern Illinois' parks...
Fort Duffield Park & Historic Site
Fort Duffield Rd, West Point, Kentucky 40177
Fort Duffield Park & Historic Site preserves one of Kentucky's best surviving Civil War earthworks. Visitors can walk the grounds, enjoy scenic views, and learn about the soldiers who defended this strategic position overlooking the Ohio and Salt Rivers.
Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve
810 Rush Island Bend Rd, Horse Cave, Kentucky 42749
Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve commemorates a lesser-known Civil War engagement that helped shape military operations in the region. History enthusiasts can explore the site and gain a deeper understanding of the local impact of the war.
Battle of Corydon Park
565 Old Hwy 135, Corydon, Indiana 47112
Visit the site of Indiana’s only Civil War battle, where John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry met local Home Guard troops during Morgan’s Raid in July 1863. Preserved earthworks and interpretation bring the story of the Corydon fight to life.
Battle of Richmond Battlefield Park
1546 Battlefield Memorial Hwy, Richmond, KY 40475, Richmond, Kentucky 40475
Walk a Civil War battlefield with trails, historic buildings, and a visitor center in Richmond, Kentucky.
Broad Run Park
Listed in Park, Tourist attraction
11551 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291, Louisville, Kentucky 40291
A spacious Parklands destination with trails, open scenery, and family-friendly outdoor space along Floyds Fork.
Buffalo Trace Park
1540 US-150, Palmyra, IN 47164, Palmyra, Indiana 47164
A Harrison County park near Palmyra, named for an old buffalo route later used by frontier settlers. Enjoy the lake, open grounds, and relaxed outdoor recreation.
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana
Buzzards Roost Access Rd, Magnet, Indiana 47520
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest...
Cherokee Trail Of Tears Commemorative Park
100 Trail of Tears Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240
A reflective Hopkinsville site commemorating a Cherokee encampment during the 1838–39 Trail of Tears removal.
Cliff View Park
Listed in Park
Main St, Alto Pass, IL 62905, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
Cliff View Park near Alto Pass offers scenic views of the Shawnee Hills and surrounding countryside. It is a good stop for travelers exploring southern Illinois backroads, nearby natural areas, and the small communities tucked among the bluffs and ridges...
County Line Pavilion – Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
Listed in Park
11094 Ranger Rd., Whittington, IL 62897, Whittington, Illinois 62897
County Line Pavilion at Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park offers access to one of the region's most popular outdoor recreation areas along Rend Lake. Travelers can enjoy lake views, picnic areas, wildlife, boating, and nearby trails while exploring southern Illinois' parks...
Fort Duffield Park & Historic Site
Fort Duffield Rd, West Point, Kentucky 40177
Fort Duffield Park & Historic Site preserves one of Kentucky's best surviving Civil War earthworks. Visitors can walk the grounds, enjoy scenic views, and learn about the soldiers who defended this strategic position overlooking the Ohio and Salt Rivers.
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