Pokagon State Park, Angola

Name: Pokagon State Park
Address: 450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, 46703-7597, United States
Telephone: (260) 833-2012

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Pokagon State Park is an Indiana state park in the northeastern part of the state, near the village of Fremont and 5 miles north of Angola. It was named for the 19th-century Potawatomi chief, Leopold Pokagon, and his widely known son, Simon Pokagon, at Richard Lieber's suggestion. The 1,260-acre park has an inn, camping facilities, and a staff of full-time naturalists. Pokagon receives nearly 640,000 visitors annually. ()

Established: 1925 (99 years ago)Area: 1.97 mi²Elevation: 1004 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°42'39"N, 85°1'21"W

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450 Lane 100 Lake JamesAngola 46703-7597 United States

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(260) 833-2012

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

Nearby attractions include: First Congregational United Church of Christ, Steuben County Jail, Steuben County Courthouse, Angola Commercial Historic District.

5.3 miS
Church
First Congregational United Church of Christ, Angola
136 min walk • The Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola is a Reformed Christian denomination in Angola.
5.4 miS
Police
Steuben County Jail, Angola
139 min walk • Steuben County Jail is a historic jail located at Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1877, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, brick and concrete building with Second Empire style design elements.
5.4 miS
Romanesque architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Steuben County Courthouse, Angola
139 min walk • Steuben County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1867–1868, and is a two-story, rectangular, brick building with Greek Revival, Italianate, and Romanesque Revival style design influences.
5.4 miS
Romanesque architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Angola Commercial Historic District, Angola
137 min walk • Angola Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. The district encompasses 49 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district of Shelbyville.
4.9 miE
Greek Revival architecture
Enos Michael House, Fremont
125 min walk • Enos Michael House, also known as the Michael-Sullins House, is a historic home located in Fremont, Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1848, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, rectangular, five bay, Greek Revival style frame dwelling.
5.3 miS
Universities and schools
Trine University, Angola
136 min walk • Trine University is a private university in Angola, Indiana. It was founded in 1884 and offers degrees in the arts and sciences, business, education, and engineering. Trine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.