Crowder State Park facts for kids
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 Crowder State Park
Location in Missouri
Crowder State Park
Location in the United States
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| Location | Grundy, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 1,912.06 acres (7.7378 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Governing body | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Crowder State Park |
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Crowder State Park Vehicle Bridge
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| Nearest city | Trenton, Missouri |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | c. 1939 |
| Built by | Civilian Conservation Corps |
| Architectural style | Rustic arch |
| MPS | ECW Architecture in Missouri State Parks 1933-1942 TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000505 |
| Added to NRHP | March 4, 1985 |
Crowder State Park is a fun outdoor area in Grundy County, Missouri, USA. It covers about 1,912 acres of land. Inside the park, there's also a pretty 18-acre lake called Crowder Lake. You can find this park close to the town of Trenton. The park and its lake are named after a famous person, Major General Enoch H. Crowder. He was born and grew up near where the park is today.
What's Special About the Park?
One cool thing to see at Crowder State Park is the Crowder State Park Vehicle Bridge. This bridge was built around 1939. It's made of strong concrete and has a nice stone covering. It's the only building left in the park that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Civilian Conservation Corps was a group that helped build parks and other public places a long time ago. This bridge is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This means it's an important historical landmark.
Fun Things to Do at Crowder State Park
Crowder State Park offers lots of activities for visitors to enjoy:
- You can have a picnic with your family and friends.
- There are places to go camping if you want to stay overnight.
- You can go fishing in Crowder Lake.
- Swimming and canoeing are also popular activities on the lake.
- The park has many trails for hiking, cycling, and even horseback riding.
