Confederate Memorial State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(660) 584-2853
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Confederate Memorial State Historic Site is a 141-acre historic site in Lafayette County, about 2 miles north of Higginsville.
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park — Historic Site Grounds | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Office | Thu–Sat | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Apr 1 – Sep 30 |
| Sun | noon – 5 p.m. | Apr 1 – Sep 30 | |
| Thu–Sat | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Oct 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Sun | noon – 5 p.m. | Oct 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Park | 2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday. | ||
Official wording
Historic Site Grounds: Sunrise to sunset, daily
Site Office, April through September (On-Season): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday Noon to 5 p.m., Sunday October through March (Off-Season): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday Noon to 5 p.m., Sunday
Tours: Tours are by appointment only. Call the historic site at 660-584-2854.
2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and site buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets welcome; leash no longer than 10 feet at all times; no more than two dogs per campsite recommended; pets not allowed in buildings (except Cabins for Canines units), public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Statewide rule from Missouri's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursFishingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Historic Site Office
There is one level, paved accessible parking space adjacent to the office entrance.
Chapel
The chapel is approached on paved pathways with a railed ramp at the entrance. Inside, the main floor is open and accessible.
The Confederate Memorial Cemetery
A paved, level parking lot provides one accessible parking space adjacent to the concrete path to the cemetery’s entrance. Here, the path turns to level brick paving, providing access to interpretive panels and a grand view of the Lion of Lucerne Monument.
The Pergola
The pergola is on a raised concrete pad and is accessed across natural turf. Picnic tables provide seating for 32 people. The area immediately around the pergola is mostly level and may be accessible to wheelchairs in fair weather. An accessible vault toilet is nearby.
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Picnic/Play Areas
Picnic sites are scattered through the area with an accessible site near the pergola. This shady site is paved and provides an extended-end table and pedestal grill. A paved pathway leads from an accessible parking space to an accessible vault toilet.
A second, mostly sunny, paved site is located near the accessible playground, where you’ll find an accessible parking space and a water fountain.
Fishing
A paved area on the bank of one of the ponds offers accessible fishing and provides an extended-end table and a pedestal grill. Mostly level parking is available with one accessible space.
Other fairly level areas are accessed over natural turf and in fair weather, may be accessible to wheelchairs.
For more information, contact the historic site:
Confederate Memorial State Historic Site
211 W. First St.
Higginsville, MO 64037-8158
660-584-2853
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: February 2011
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 211 W. First St.
Higginsville, MO 64037-8158 - Nearest town
- Higginsville — about 2 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.0974, -93.7268
- Phone
- (660) 584-2853
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology