Trail of Tears: A Shameful Part of American History

As a certified site on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌 commemorates the removal of the Cherokee Indians after President Jackson passed the Indian Removal Act. 📍Jackson, MO (north of Cape Girardeau) 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: •Visitor Center •Mississippi River Scenic Overlook •Bushyhead Memorial •Lake Boutin (swimming beach and fishing) •Mississippi River Access •2 Campgrounds •4 Hiking Trails (1 Backpacking Ca