Shades State Park

#1643 among destinations in the United States

Natural attraction, Protected area

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Shades State Park is a state park in Montgomery, Parke, and Fountain Counties in Indiana. It is located 47 miles west-northwest of Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2018–2019, Shades received nearly 87,000 visitors. ()

Created: 1947Coordinates: 39°56'30"N, 87°5'30"W

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Shades State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Narrows Covered Bridge, Lusk Covered Bridge, Lusk Home.

6.1 miSW
Bridge
Narrows Covered Bridge, Turkey Run State Park
156 min walk • The Narrows Covered Bridge crosses Sugar Creek at the eastern edge of Turkey Run State Park and is a single span Burr Arch Truss covered bridge structure that was built by Joseph A. Britton in 1882. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
6.1 miSW
Bridge
Lusk Covered Bridge, Turkey Run State Park
155 min walk • The Lusk Covered Bridge was once located north of Marshall, Indiana, United States. Two single-span dual lane Lattice Truss covered bridges were located at the site, one of which replaced the other.
6.1 miSW
History museum, Museum, Greek Revival architecture
Lusk Home, Turkey Run State Park
155 min walk • The Lusk Home and Mill Site was the first development in present Turkey Run State Park, Indiana's second oldest state park. Vermonter Salmon Lusk was awarded this land for serving in the Battle of Tippecanoe under William Henry Harrison.

Shades State Park

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Shades State Park plan & book

Shades State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Narrows Covered Bridge, Turkey Run State Park

Lusk Covered Bridge, Turkey Run State Park

Lusk Home, Turkey Run State Park