State Park · West Virginia, United States
Babcock State Park
Babcock State Park is a state park in West Virginia, United States, covering 4,127 acres (1,670 ha), established in 1934.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Fayette 37°59′38″N 80°58′16″W / 37.99389°N 80.97111°W / 37.99389; -80.97111 ( Babcock State Park ) [ 50 ], West Virginia, United States |
| Area | 4,127 acres (1,670 ha) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 37.9940° N, 80.9712° W |
| Managed by | West Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Babcock State Park
Babcock State Park is a state park located along the New River Gorge on 4,127 acres (16.7 km2) wooded in Fayette County, West Virginia. It is located approximately 20 miles away from the New River Gorge Bridge. Located near the park headquarters, the Glade Creek Grist Mill is commonly photographed. It was named in honor of Edward V. Babcock. Completed in 1976 by combining parts of three other West Virginia grist mills, it is a replica of the original Cooper's Mill that was located nearby.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 142.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Babcock State Park?
Babcock State Park is in West Virginia, United States (37.9940° N, 80.9712° W).
When was Babcock State Park established?
Babcock State Park was established in 1934, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Babcock State Park?
Babcock State Park covers 4,127 acres (1,670 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_West_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of West Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babcock_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).