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Columbus-Belmont State Park

Columbus, Kentucky

Welcome to Columbus-Belmont State Park a place of Civil War History! On this land the Confederate Forces built fortifications that would later be occupied by the Union Forces. This was the site of the 1861 Battle of Belmont which opened up the Union's Western Campaign and marked former U.S President and Union General Ulysses S. Grant's first active involvement in the Civil War. This park also offers a Civil War Museum, over 2 miles of hiking trails, 28 campsites as well as boat launches for access to the Mississippi River. Come on out and explore!

To contact the office please call 270-677-2327.

156.00 acresabout 120 football fields
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Acreage156.00
Managed byState of Kentucky
Address350 Park Road, Columbus, KY 42032
Coordinates36.768322, -89.110622
Websitenone on file
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