State Park · Indiana, United States
Charlestown State Park
Charlestown State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States, covering 5,100 acres (2,064 ha), established in 1996.
State Park · Indiana, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Clark, Indiana, United States |
| Area | 5,100 acres (2,064 ha) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 38.4300° N, 85.6300° W |
| Managed by | Indiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Charlestown State Park
Charlestown State Park is an Indiana state park on 5,100 acres (20.64 km2) in Clark County, Indiana, in the United States. The park is on the banks of the Ohio River, 1 mile (2 km) east of Charlestown. It was once part of the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant (INAAP), and was donated in separate parcels to the Indiana state government. In 1993, the state of Indiana was given 859 acres (3.48 km2), and in 1994 was given an additional 1,125 acres (4.55 km2) . When the park opened in 1996, it encompassed 2,400 acres (9.7 km2).
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Charlestown, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 1 mile east of Charlestown |
Airports near this park
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- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 18.8 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 67.2 miles away
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 95.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Charlestown State Park?
Charlestown State Park is in Indiana, United States (38.4300° N, 85.6300° W).
When was Charlestown State Park established?
Charlestown State Park was established in 1996, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Charlestown State Park?
Charlestown State Park covers 5,100 acres (2,064 ha).
How do I get to Charlestown State Park?
The nearest town is Charlestown, Indiana. about 1 mile east of Charlestown.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Indiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlestown_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).