State Park · Indiana, United States
Turkey Run State Park
Turkey Run State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States, covering 2,382 acres (964 ha), established in 1916.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Parke, Indiana, United States |
| Area | 2,382 acres (964 ha) |
| Established | 1916 |
| Coordinates | 39.8845° N, 87.2068° W |
| Managed by | Indiana state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Turkey Run State Park
Turkey Run State Park, Indiana's second state park, is in Parke County in the west-central part of the state along State Road 47, 2 miles (3.2 km) east of U.S. 41. The origin of the name "Turkey Run" is unknown, but the most accepted theory is that wild turkeys would congregate for warmth in the gorges (or "runs"), where early settlers could easily trap and hunt them.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | U.S, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 2 miles east of U.S |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 49.8 miles away
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 134.4 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 142.3 miles away
Parks nearby
Shades State Park
Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area
Kickapoo State Recreation Area
Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area
Walnut Point State Park
Lincoln Trail State Park
More parks in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Turkey Run State Park?
Turkey Run State Park is in Indiana, United States (39.8845° N, 87.2068° W).
When was Turkey Run State Park established?
Turkey Run State Park was established in 1916, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Turkey Run State Park?
Turkey Run State Park covers 2,382 acres (964 ha).
How do I get to Turkey Run State Park?
The nearest town is U.S, Indiana. about 2 miles east of U.S.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indiana_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Indiana state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_Run_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).