State Park · Missouri, United States
Watkins Mill State Park
Watkins Mill State Park is a state park in Missouri, United States, covering 1,500 acres (607 ha), established in 1964.
Photo: Watkins_Mill,_County_Highway_MM,_Lawson_vicinity_(Clay_County,_Missouri).jpg : Jet Lowe, Photographer derivative work: Kbh3rd ( talk ) via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Clay, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 1,500 acres (607 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 39.4011° N, 94.2603° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Watkins Mill State Park
Watkins Mill is a preserved woolen mill dating to the mid-19th century, located near Lawson, Missouri, United States. The mill is protected as Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, which preserve its machinery and business records in addition to the building itself. It was designated a National Historic Landmark and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 in recognition for its remarkable state of preservation. The historic site is the centerpiece of Watkins Mill State Park, which is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Lawson, Missouri |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Lawson |
Airports near this park
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- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 25.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Watkins Mill State Park?
Watkins Mill State Park is in Missouri, United States (39.4011° N, 94.2603° W).
When was Watkins Mill State Park established?
Watkins Mill State Park was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Watkins Mill State Park?
Watkins Mill State Park covers 1,500 acres (607 ha).
How do I get to Watkins Mill State Park?
The nearest town is Lawson, Missouri. near Lawson.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watkins_Woolen_Mill_State_Park_and_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).