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For the military conflict, see Engagement near Carthage.
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Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
Map of Carthage Battlefield core and study areas by the American Battlefield Protection Program
Carthage Battlefield
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site is located in Missouri
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
Location in Missouri
Location Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, United States
Area 7.4 acres (3.0 ha)
Established 1990
Visitors 24622 (in 2017)
Governing body Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Website Battle of Carthage State Historic Site

The Battle of Carthage State Historic Site is a state-owned property located in the city of Carthage, Missouri. The 7.4-acre (3.0 ha) site preserves one of the skirmish sites of the Battle of Carthage which took place in 1861 as one of the first battles of the American Civil War. The site was acquired by the state in 1990 and is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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