Muscatatuck Park-North Vernon, Indiana

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Muscatatuck State Park
The name of the park was changed the next year to Muscatatuck State Park. During the park's early history many amenities were added. The park adopted the William Read Home as a bed and breakfast type inn. The state park inn also hosted meals for cabins that were located in the general vicinity. Many reports convey the popularity of the inn and its home cooked meals.

During this same time period the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) worked together to build many structures throughout the park.

The workers built the main road leading into the park. They also built bridges, a fire tower and the stone steps at the river overlook area, the Vinegar Mill. Two stone shelters with fire places were also built in this era.

For years the Muscatatuck State Park was a popular destination for visitors. The park was small though and had never charged admission. In 1956 the state reevaluated the facility and decided to use the grounds for its quail and pheasant raising operations. The state created a species re-introduction program that was dropped after 6 years. Biologists warned the state, but regional hunting groups seemed to carry more clout. There are oak barn structures that were built during this era still at the facility.
Location
North Vernon, United States
Email
parksandrec@jenningscounty-in.gov
Phone
812.346.2953

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Name: Muscatatuck Park-North Vernon, Indiana
Address: 325 N State Highway 3, 325 N State Highway 3, North Vernon, Indiana, 47265, United States, North Vernon, Indiana, 47265, United States
Telephone: 812.346.2953