Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park
Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park, Civil War battlefield state park in Leola, United States
Description
Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park is a 40-acre site along the Saline River with historical markers and monuments placed across the grounds. The layout helps visitors trace the positions and movements of forces during the 1864 engagement.
History
In April 1864, Union forces crossed the swollen Saline River on a pontoon bridge while under attack during a military campaign. The battle showed how critical river crossings were to the larger conflict.
Culture
The site holds monuments that reflect how this battle shaped the region and mattered deeply to both sides of the conflict. You can walk through and understand why this crossing was so strategically important to local and military history.
Practical
The grounds are straightforward to explore and include picnic areas, a pavilion, and trails along the river. Wear comfortable shoes to visit the various monuments and markers spread throughout the park.
Did you know?
The original ferry crossing established by Thomas Jenkins in 1815 still sits within the park grounds, showing that this location mattered long before the battle. Sections of an old road from before the Civil War are also still visible on the site.
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