Trail of Tears State Park is a public recreation area covering bordering the

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. The

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stands as a memorial to those

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Native Americans who died on the Cherokee Trail of Tears. The park's interpretive center features exhibits about the Trail of Tears as well as displays and specimens of local wildlife. An archaeological site in the park was added to the

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in 1970.

Activities and amenities

Activities in the park include camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, and horseback riding. Fishing is provided at Lake Boutin and on the Mississippi River. A lookout offers a view of the river and

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on the opposite shore. The park has four trails: Peewah - ; Lake – ; Sheppard Point – ; and Nature – .

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Trail of Tears State Park
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Trail of Tears State Park Map
Missouri Department of Natural Resources {{authority control National Register of Historic Places in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Archaeological sites on the National Register of Historic Places in Missouri Protected areas of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri State parks of Missouri Monuments and memorials in Missouri Protected areas on the Mississippi River Protected areas established in 1957 Trail of Tears

Activities and amenities

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