State Park · Kentucky, United States
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
My Old Kentucky Home State Park is a state park in Kentucky, United States, covering 285 acres (115 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Bardstown, Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 285 acres (115 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 37.8073° N, 85.4541° 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 My Old Kentucky Home State Park
My Old Kentucky Home State Park is a state park located in Bardstown, Kentucky, United States. The park's centerpiece is Federal Hill, a former plantation home owned by United States Senator John Rowan in 1795. During the Rowan family's occupation, the mansion became a meeting place for local politicians and hosted several visiting dignitaries. The farm is best known for its association with American composer Stephen Foster's sentimental ballad "My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night".
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 29.4 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 95.8 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 134.5 miles away
Parks nearby
Lincoln Homestead State Park
Taylorsville Lake State Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
Old Fort Harrod State Park
E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
More parks in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions
Where is My Old Kentucky Home State Park?
My Old Kentucky Home State Park is in Kentucky, United States (37.8073° N, 85.4541° W).
When was My Old Kentucky Home State Park established?
My Old Kentucky Home State Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is My Old Kentucky Home State Park?
My Old Kentucky Home State Park covers 285 acres (115 ha).
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/My_Old_Kentucky_Home_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).