Sleettown – Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site

After the Civil War, Henry and Preston Sleet established Sleettown, a thriving African American community near Perryville Battlefield. From 1865 to the 1930s, families built homes, ran businesses, and created a close-knit community rooted in resilience and fellowship. Despite segregation, Black and white neighbors in the area worked and socialized together.

By 1931, residents relocated to Perryville, and Sleettown faded from existence, but its legacy remains. Today, visitors can walk a grass trail to explore the site, though accessibility is limited.