State Park · Florida, United States
Paynes Creek Historic State Park
Paynes Creek Historic State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 399 acres (161 ha), established in 1974.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hardee 27°37′11″N 81°48′37″W / 27.6198°N 81.8103°W / 27.6198; -81.8103, Florida, United States |
| Area | 399 acres (161 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 27.6258° N, 81.8039° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Paynes Creek Historic State Park
Paynes Creek Historic State Park is a Florida State Park located on Lake Branch Road one-half mile southeast of Bowling Green, Florida. On November 21, 1978, it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places, under the title of Payne's Creek Massacre-Fort Chokonikla Site (also known as "site of Chokonikla blockhouse and bridge" or "Military cemetery").
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) · Sarasota/Bradenton, United States · 48.7 miles away
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 50.7 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 57.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Paynes Creek Historic State Park?
Paynes Creek Historic State Park is in Florida, United States (27.6258° N, 81.8039° W).
When was Paynes Creek Historic State Park established?
Paynes Creek Historic State Park was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Paynes Creek Historic State Park?
Paynes Creek Historic State Park covers 399 acres (161 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paynes_Creek_Historic_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).