State Park · Indiana, United States
Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park is a state park in Indiana, United States, covering 5,988 acres (2,423 ha), established in 1943.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Ripley, Indiana, United States |
| Area | 5,988 acres (2,423 ha) |
| Established | 1943 |
| Coordinates | 39.0800° N, 85.2300° 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 Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park (pronounced locally as ver-SAYLES) is an Indiana state park, near the town of Versailles, Indiana in Ripley County. The land was given by the National Park Service for use as a state park to Indiana's Department of Conservation in 1943. The park draws about 225,000 visitors annually. In the early 20th century, the area was farmland. In the 1930s, the National Park Service acquired the land and hired the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to improve the land into a Recreational Demonstration Area. The 230-acre (0.93 km2) Versailles Lake was formed in 1954 when a dam was built across Laughery Creek.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Versailles, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the town of Versailles |
Airports near this park
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- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 30.2 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 68.5 miles away
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 71.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Versailles State Park?
Versailles State Park is in Indiana, United States (39.0800° N, 85.2300° W).
When was Versailles State Park established?
Versailles State Park was established in 1943, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Versailles State Park?
Versailles State Park covers 5,988 acres (2,423 ha).
How do I get to Versailles State Park?
The nearest town is Versailles, Indiana. near the town of Versailles.
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/Versailles_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).