Leroy Percy State Park
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  Leroy Percy State Park Location in Mississippi | |
| Location | Washington County, Mississippi, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°10′03″N 90°56′09″W / 33.167533°N 90.935907°W / 33.167533; -90.935907[1] |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Administered by | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks |
| Designation | Mississippi state park |
| Named for | Senator Leroy Percy |
| Website | Official website |
Leroy Percy State Park is a public recreation area located off Mississippi Highway 12, five miles (8.0 km) west of Hollandale, Mississippi. The state park's impressive natural beauty features cypress trees, artesian springs, and ancient oaks with Spanish moss.[2]
History
It is the state's oldest state park, its construction having begun with the arrival of the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934.[3] It is named after LeRoy Percy, a former U.S. Senator from Mississippi.
Activities and amenities
The park features alligators and two observation towers to watch them from, boating and fishing on Alligator Lake, hunting, primitive and developed campsites, eight cabins, two nature trails, picnic area, and a disc golf course. Visitors can pay for a day pass or an overnight campground pass.[2]
References
- ^ "Leroy Percy State Park Lake". Fishing & Boating. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "Leroy Percy State Park". Parks and Destinations. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
- ^ Todd Sanders, Review and Compliance Assistant (August 15, 1996). "State Parks in Mississippi built by the CCC between 1934 - 1942". National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form. National Park Service. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
The CCC occupied the area that was to become Leroy Percy State Park near Hollandale, Washington County, on May 29, 1934. This date marks the official beginning for construction of state parks in Mississippi.
External links
- Official website Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
- Leroy Percy State Park Map Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks