State Park · Wisconsin, United States
Aztalan State Park
Aztalan State Park is a state park in Wisconsin, United States, established in 1947.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States |
| Established | 1947 |
| Coordinates | 43.0656° N, 88.8629° W |
| Managed by | Wisconsin state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Aztalan State Park
Aztalan State Park is a state park in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States. Established in 1952, it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. The park covers 172 acres (70 ha) along the Crawfish River. Aztalan is the site of an ancient Mississippian culture settlement that flourished during the 10th to 13th centuries. The indigenous people constructed massive earthwork mounds for religious and political purposes. They were part of a widespread culture with important settlements throughout the Mississippi River valley and its tributaries.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) · Milwaukee, United States · 49.5 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · Chicago, United States · 89.6 miles away
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 105.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aztalan State Park?
Aztalan State Park is in Wisconsin, United States (43.0656° N, 88.8629° W).
When was Aztalan State Park established?
Aztalan State Park was established in 1947, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Wisconsin_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Wisconsin state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztalan_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).