Holmes County State Park facts for kids
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 Holmes County State Park
Location in Mississippi
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| Location | Holmes, Mississippi, United States |
| Area | 538 acres (218 ha) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Governing body | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
| Website | Holmes County State Park |
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Holmes County State Park
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| Nearest city | Durant, Mississippi |
| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Built by | CCC |
| Architectural style | Rustic Style |
| MPS | State Parks in Mississippi built by the CCC MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000769 |
| 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. The park features two lakes, 45-acre (18 ha) English Lake and 14-acre (5.7 ha) Odum Lake.
History
Development of Holmes County State Park was begun in 1935 by the CCC, which constructed Mississippi's first nine state parks. The park is significant for its 1930s rustic style architecture, with buildings designed to integrate with the natural landscape. The construction of this and other state parks in Mississippi have been deemed an "excellent example of cooperative efforts between the state and federal government to help reduce the unemployment rates during the Great Depression."
Activities and amenities
The park offers 28 campsites built around two fishing lakes, a picnic area and shelters, and boat launch.
