Sappington African American Cemetery 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) 837-3330
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 2 acres, Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site lies in Saline County, about 12 miles southeast of Marshall.
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 | — |
Official wording
Historic Site Grounds: Sunrise to sunset, year-round
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.
Accessibility
The historic site offers 14 parking spots, two of which are paved, level concrete, while the rest are hard-packed gravel. One paved spot is designated as accessible.
The cemetery is accessed via a level, concrete pathway that passes through a 6-foot-wide entranceway. From there, the surface turns to grass. The natural, uneven surface of the cemetery, which has not been modified for accessibility, could be a barrier to some. The parking lot provides interpretive panels and a good overall view of the cemetery.
A bench is located at the entrance to the cemetery, and trees provide a moderate amount of shade. Restrooms and drinking water are not available.
For more information, contact:
Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site
c/o Arrow Rock State Historic Site
P.O. Box 1
Arrow Rock, MO 65320
660-837-3330
1-800-334-6946
1-800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: July 2021
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Route AA
Arrow Rock, MO 65320 - Nearest town
- Marshall — about 12 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.0333, -93.0146
- Phone
- (660) 837-3330
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