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Athens State Park
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Battle of Athens State Historic Site interprets the northernmost Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River along with providing recreational opportunities.
Some of the land and buildings included in the site were part of the once-thriving town of Athens. Located on the Des Moines River, 19th century Athens boasted about 50 businesses before the Civil War, including a large mill that produced flour, cornmeal, lumber, cotton and woolen goods. A large brick hotel, the St. Louis Hotel, was one of many other buildings on the Athens waterfront. Today, only a few structures remain.
Col. David Moore occupied the town with his pro-Union forces from July 24 to Oct. 31, 1861. On Aug. 5, Moores force of under 500 men repelled Col. Martin Greens pro-South State Guard of about 2,000 men, who were trying to rescue the town from Union occupation.
Today, the historic site administers the remaining buildings in the town of Athens, including the Thome-Benning House, which was pierced by a cannonball during the battle. Exhibits and tours interpret the battle and the history of the town. The site also offers hiking trails - lake for fishing, picnic sites, basic and electric campsites and more than a mile of frontage on the Des Moines River.
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Des Moines River Ravines Natural Area A 40-acre area within Battle of Athens State Park in the E1/2, SW1/4 and W1/2, SE1/4 of
Superintendent, Battle of Athens State Park, Revere, MO
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State Park Board and Battle of Athens State Park was born. In 1981, the site began hosting Civil
The bad weather forced a change of venue as the tournament was moved to a local Athens state park. Inches of rain provided for sloppy field conditions that effected ultimate for the weekend. Pool
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From Jefferson City Travel north on U.S. Hwy. 63 to Lancaster. Take U.S. Hwy. 136 east to Kahoka. Travel north on Hwy. 81 for ten miles then turn right/east onto Route CC and continue four miles to the historic site.
From Kansas City Travel north on I-35 to Exit 54/U.S. Hwy. 36. Take U.S. Hwy. 36 east to Macon. Take U.S. Hwy. 63 north to Lancaster turn right/east onto U.S. Hwy. 136. At Kahoka, take Hwy. 81 north for ten miles then turn right/east onto Route CC. Continue four miles to the historic site.
From Iowa Take Hwy. 2 to Hwy. 81 south and continue six miles before turning east onto Route CC. Continue four miles to the historic site.
Location map for Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
Athens State Park