Carthage Attractions

Carthage was rebuilt after being virtually destroyed during the Civil War. The historic square has several Victorian structures built of local stone, including the Jasper County Courthouse.

Battle of Carthage State Historic Site

Battle of Carthage State Historic Site is the site of the final confrontation of a 12-hour running battle, which began nine miles north of town on the morning of July 5, 1861. The site remains just as it was when the victorious Southern troops camped there on that summer evening after the battle.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

Historic Phelps House

Historic Phelps House is an 1895 Victorian mansion with original wall treatments, light fixtures, stained glass windows, and some original furniture.

Powers Museum

The Powers Museum opened in 1988 through a bequest to the city by Marian Powers Winchester in honor of her parents, Dr. Everett Powers and Marian Wright Powers. Exhibits tell the stories of Carthage's past with a selected theme from the post Civil War period to the 20th century.

Facilities

Gift shop

Precious Moments Chapel

Designed by Samuel J. Butcher, the Precious Moments Chapel features 30 stained-glass windows and murals that cover the walls and ceiling. The 17-acre grounds also have a visitor center with wishing fountain, art museum, and Wedding Island surrounded by a 40-acre lake.

Hours

January 2 to February 28

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	11:00
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	15:00

March 1 to December 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Guides

Guided tour included with admission.

Facilities

Gift shop