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Brown cantilever sign that says Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site in  a grassy field under a blue cloud-filled sky.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 17, 2024 – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site’s conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period will begin Sept. 17, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/cdp.

This survey kickstarts the conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the historic site’s recreational opportunities, infrastructure and amenities will help guide the site’s future development.

For more information on conceptual development planning, please visit mostateparks.com/cdp or call Daniel Engler, planner, at 573-751-5382.

Sappington African American Cemetery State Historic Site is located at County Road AA in Nelson.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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