State Park · Minnesota, United States
Lake Shetek State Park
Lake Shetek State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 1,109 acres (449 ha), established in 1937.
State Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Murray County, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 1,109 acres (449 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Coordinates | 44.1039° N, 95.6903° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Shetek State Park
Lake Shetek State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, on Lake Shetek, which is the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota and the headwaters of the Des Moines River. It is most popular for water recreation and camping. However the park also contains historical resources related to the Dakota War of 1862, including an original log cabin and a monument to 15 white settlers killed there and at nearby Slaughter Slough on August 20, 1862. The park and lake were developed by the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 133.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Shetek State Park?
Lake Shetek State Park is in Minnesota, United States (44.1039° N, 95.6903° W).
When was Lake Shetek State Park established?
Lake Shetek State Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Shetek State Park?
Lake Shetek State Park covers 1,109 acres (449 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Shetek_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).