Tombigbee State Park facts for kids
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Tombigbee State Park, November 2011
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 Tombigbee State Park
Location in Mississippi
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| Location | Lee, Mississippi, United States |
| Area | 480 acres (190 ha) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Governing body | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
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Tombigbee State Park
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| Nearest city | Tupelo, Mississippi |
| Area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| Built | 1934 |
| Built by | Civilian Conservation Corps |
| Architectural style | Rustic |
| MPS | State Parks in Mississippi built by the CCC MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 99000382 |
| Added to NRHP | March 25, 1999 |
Tombigbee State Park is a public recreation area located off Mississippi Highway 6 approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Tupelo, Mississippi. The state park surrounds 90-acre (36 ha) Lake Lee and is named for the nearby Tombigbee River.
History
The state park was among the first state parks built in Mississippi in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The CCC began work on June 1, 1934; the park was opened to the public in 1938. The Tombigbee State Park Historic District was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
Activities and amenities
The park features lake fishing, primitive and developed campsites, cabins and cottage, picnicking area, and two disc golf courses.
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