State Park · Kentucky, United States
John James Audubon State Park
John James Audubon State Park is a state park in Kentucky, United States, covering 692 acres (280 ha), established in 1934.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Henderson County [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 692 acres (280 ha) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Coordinates | 37.8822° N, 87.5481° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About John James Audubon State Park
John James Audubon State Park is located on U. S. Route 41 in Henderson, Kentucky, just south of the Ohio River. Its inspiration is John James Audubon, the ornithologist, naturalist, and painter who resided in Henderson from 1810 to 1819 when Henderson was a frontier village. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Most of the park has been dedicated as a state nature preserve by the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, which also added a 650-acre addition in 2016 through its Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund program.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Ohio River, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just south of Ohio River |
Airports near this park
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- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 100.7 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 130.6 miles away
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 143.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is John James Audubon State Park?
John James Audubon State Park is in Kentucky, United States (37.8822° N, 87.5481° W).
When was John James Audubon State Park established?
John James Audubon State Park was established in 1934, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is John James Audubon State Park?
John James Audubon State Park covers 692 acres (280 ha).
How do I get to John James Audubon State Park?
The nearest town is Ohio River, Kentucky. just south of Ohio River.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_James_Audubon_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).