How To Reach Us

The following information is provided to assist interested parties in contacting the Mine Creek Foundation or the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site. Hours of operation and directions are also provided to assist visitors in planning a trip to Mine Creek.

Submissions & Feedback

The foundation is seeking information from researchers on individuals who were involved in the Battle of Mine Creek, as well as the battles leading up to or following it. Click here to submit information to be considered for future use on the web site or in the foundation's newsletter. Feedback about the web site is also welcomed. To share comments or offer suggestions, click here.

Open To The Public

Trails at the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site may be walked sunrise to sunset. The visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday and is closed on Tuesdays and holidays.

Directions To The Mine Creek Battlefield

From Kansas City: Take I-35 South for 11 miles to the US-69 South/Overland Parkway Exit (#225B). Then, after about a mile, merge onto US-69 South. Take US-69 South 56 miles to Pleasanton, Kan. The site is located two miles south and one mile west of Pleasanton on Kansas Highway 52. Take US-69 south two miles and turn west onto K-52. Travel a half mile to the site entrance on the south side of K-52.

From St. Louis: Take I-70 West for 242 miles to the I-435 South Exit (#8A) towards Wichita. Then, after about a half mile, merge onto I-435 South. Take I-435 South 16 miles to the US-169/Metcalf Avenue Exit. Merge onto US-169 South and travel 3.5 miles, where US-169 becomes US-69. Take US-69 South 56 miles to Pleasanton, Kan. The site is located two miles south and one mile west of Pleasanton on Kansas Highway 52. Take US-69 south two miles and turn west onto K-52. Travel a half mile to the site entrance on the south side of K-52.

From Wichita: Take the I-35/Kansas Turnpike (portions toll) for 77 miles to the I-35 Exit (#127) towards US-50/Emporia/Ottawa. Then, after about a quarter mile, merge onto I-35 North. Take I-35 North 95 miles to the I-435 East Exit (#222A). Travel a half mile and then merge onto US-50 East for two miles. Take the US-69 South Exit (#81). Keep right at the fork in the ramp towards Ft. Scott. Take US-69 South 56 miles to Pleasanton, Kan. The site is located two miles south and one mile west of Pleasanton on Kansas Highway 52. Take US-69 south two miles and turn west onto K-52. Travel a half mile to the site entrance on the south side of K-52. holidays.

If traveling from other locations, get detailed directions by visiting MapQuest and using the "Historic Site" address above as the "Destination" address.