Holmes County State Park
| Holmes County State Park | |
| Mississippi State Park | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Holmes |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 33°01′44″N 89°54′58″W / 33.02889°N 89.91611°WCoordinates: 33°01′44″N 89°54′58″W / 33.02889°N 89.91611°W [1] |
| Established | Unspecified |
| Management | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
  Location in Mississippi
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| Website: Holmes County State Park | |
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Holmes County State Park | |
| Nearest city | Durant, Mississippi |
| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Architectural style | Other, Rustic Style |
| Governing body | State |
| MPS | State Parks in Mississippi built by the CCC MPS |
| NRHP Reference # | 97000769[2] |
| Added to NRHP | July 25, 1997 |
Holmes County State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Mississippi located off U.S. Route 51 approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Durant.
Historical significance
The construction of this and other state parks in Mississippi are an "excellent example of cooperative efforts between the state and federal government to help reduce the unemployment rates during the Great Depression."[3]
This park is also historically significant because of its 1930s rustic style architecture, with buildings designed to integrate with the natural landscape.[3]
Park amenities
The camp area is built around two lakes, and features RV and tent camping, cabins, a dormitory for group campers, food service, picnic area and shelters, a beach, nature trail, playground, boat launch, laundry, and worship service.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Holmes County State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form". U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service. August 15, 1996.
- ↑ "Holmes County State Park". Parks and Destinations. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Retrieved December 2013.
External links
- Holmes County State Park Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
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