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Sightseeing Parks Near Carthage

Discover 3 parks for sightseeing within driving distance of Carthage

Battle of Carthage State Historic Site

Carthage, Missouri
2 miles away

"Local visitors in Carthage can easily visit the site as part of a broader tour of the city’s historic attractions. It is one of the community’s most important heritage landmarks."

A historic battlefield site commemorating the first major land battle of the Civil War.

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Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site

Carthage, Missouri
2 miles away

"Carthage is the closest city and the most convenient base for visiting the site. Guests staying here can easily pair the historic site with downtown attractions and local dining."

A historic site preserving the legacy of a freedpeople’s school and African American education in Missouri.

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Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site

Lamar, Missouri
22 miles away

"Carthage travelers often visit for a nearby cultural day trip and to learn more about Truman's early life in Missouri."

The birthplace of President Harry S. Truman, preserved as a restored historic farmhouse in Lamar, Missouri.

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