State Park · Georgia, United States
Georgia Veterans State Park
Georgia Veterans State Park is a state park in Georgia, United States, established in 1946.
State Park · Georgia, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Crisp, Georgia, United States |
| Established | 1946 |
| Coordinates | 31.9584° N, 83.8982° W |
| Managed by | Georgia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Georgia Veterans State Park
Georgia Veterans State Park (originally the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park) is a state park located on Lake Blackshear in Crisp County, west of Cordele, Georgia. It was established on December 4, 1946, as a memorial to U.S. Veterans. The 1,308-acre (5 km2) park features a museum with aircraft, vehicles, weapons, uniforms and other memorabilia dating from the Revolutionary War to the present. Other attractions include 8,600-acre (35 km2) Lake Blackshear, a conference center, cabins, campground, marina and golf club and the SAM Shortline Excursion Train, which runs from Cordele to Plains.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Other attractions include 8,600-acre (35 km2) Lake Blackshear, a conference center, cabins, campground, marina and golf club and the SAM Shortline Excursion Train, which runs from Cordele to Plains |
Airports near this park
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- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 120.0 miles away
Parks nearby
Chehaw State Park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
Reed Bingham State Park
Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge
Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Georgia Veterans State Park?
Georgia Veterans State Park is in Georgia, United States (31.9584° N, 83.8982° W).
When was Georgia Veterans State Park established?
Georgia Veterans State Park was established in 1946, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Georgia Veterans State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Georgia Veterans State Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Georgia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Georgia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Veterans_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).