Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site
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If you're interested in American Civil War Battlefields, then a visit to the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site is a must. Here's everything you need to know before you go!
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Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site
Pleasanton, Kansas
Lat: 38.14, Long: -94.7 Google Maps
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