confederate memorial state historic site

Beautiful setting with a long history. The chapel is one of only 3 still remaining and the cemetery has a very unique monument on display. Definitely worth the stop.

the old tom stones were very nice to see and read. takes you back several centurys to the civil war.

Hey,,this place holds history as well as beauty. It is in fact a State Park that is superbly maintained. Heck,,even the gooses bid you welcome as you picnic around them.The chaple is marvelous and east of it in the huge pines are four persimmon trees,,with delightful fruits falling from them,,I ate 3 today. All in all,,I adored the place and will be back.

Most people don't realize the significant impact that Missouri played in the Civil War. This particular site played an extremely important part in the War Between the States, even though it occurred after the fighting had stopped. This part was once the home of the of a home and facility for hundreds of Confederate veterans. Enjoy a nice peaceful walk through the extremely well-kept grounds, to various small ponds and rolling hills. There are picnic sites as well. Continuing down the paved drive through the park, you will come to the original chapel for the Confederate Veterans Home as well as a few other buildings that were original to the site. One of my personal favorite parts of the area is the Memorial to the Confederate Dead located in the cemetery, just off of the chapel. The memorial statue is beautiful --- the 'Lion of Lucerne' giving its all to guard and protect that which is most sacred to it..... a poignant tribute to the valiant efforts given by the soldiers of the south in protecting and fighting for their homes and home states. If you are near Higginsville, MO, or traveling along I-70 and have time to stop, it is definitely worth a visit. The grounds are very well trimmed and kept up, and the flowers and plants throughout the park (especially outside the chapel) are VERY beautiful during the summer blooming time! :)

Guides were extremely informative and didn't mind all the questions. The surroundings were still beautiful even in the winter.If you are a history buff and don't mind driving a bit out of the way, I encourage a visit.

I found it very interesting that a home for confederate veterans was built in Missouri, a border state. The home is no longer standing, but a 106-year-old chapel is still open to the public, and you are free to wander the cemetery. A map to who is buried where is available so if you were looking for a particular person you would be able to find his or her grave. To the best of my knowledge the cemetery holds graves only for those who lived at the home (veterans and their families, in some instances) with one exception: partial remains of William Quantrill are buried there. The park doesn't make a big deal of it, but my husband and I were surprised by it. We learned later that some of Quantrill's remains are buried in Ohio and some here. That's a story worth looking up, but you won't find information about it at the park.Follow your visit to this park with a meal at The Red Shanty in Higginsville for an interesting day trip, or bring a picnic lunch and eat in the park.

Rolling mounds of green, lots of trees and quite a few fishing spots are available here .. if you can get past the geese! This is also the home of the Confederate Memorial site, the cemetery and chapel. Beautiful!

cemetary for many confederate veterans as well as the final resting place of quantrell the famous bushwhacker who burned lawrence kansas in retalitation for Jim Lane burning Osceola Mo

One of the best Memorial Sites I have ever been to.

I took a jag off I-70 because I had heard about this place from reading in Missouri history and wanted to have a look. Unfortunately most of the buildings are gone but the grounds are kept up as well as any top-notch park. Grass is mowed and trees dot the landscape. There are picnic tables set far apart from each other so you can have a nice quiet experience. When I visited (maybe it was the day of the week or time of the day) the place was practically empty. I think that long-distance travelers on I-70 who want a break from the fast-food routine consider packing a picnic and eating at a picnic table in this park.