CENTRALIA BATTLEFIELD

The 23.2 acre Centralia Battlefield is three miles southeast of Centralia on Rangeline Rd. The Centralia Battlefield is an important educational tool. From history leasons for school children to re-enactments and archaeological surveys, the battlefield is a lifesize classroom. Located on the Battlefield is a monument describing the events of September 27 donated by the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. A monument honoring those Union Soldiers that died was donated by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The Battlefield is open to the public and contains a picnic area and two Civil War Markers.