5-515: Indian Springs State Park is a 528-acre (2.14 km) Georgia state park located near Jackson and Flovilla . The park is named for its several springs, which the Creek Indians used for centuries to heal the sick. The water from these springs is said to have a sulfur smell and taste. Indian Springs is thought to be the oldest state park in the nation. It was acquired from the Creek Indians by
10-560: A small museum that is open seasonally. Exhibits include the park's natural history, the resort era, activities of the CCC , and the history and culture of the Creek Indians. 33°14′38″N 83°55′52″W / 33.24389°N 83.93111°W / 33.24389; -83.93111 List of Georgia state parks This is a list of state parks in Georgia . The park system of the US state of Georgia
15-573: The park's spring water , all the while enjoying swimming, fishing, and boating. Several structures within the park were built during the Great Depression by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps . The park also contains a 105-acre (0.42 km) lake consistently stocked with fish, as well as a 3 ⁄ 4 mile (1.2 km) nature trail. A 3.25 miles (5.23 km) trail connects the park to Dauset Trails . The park features
20-532: The state through the Treaty of Indian Springs (1825) and the Treaty of Washington (1826) . Thereafter, Indian Springs has been operated continuously by the state as a public park, although it did not gain the title "State Park" until 1931. The area became a resort town in the 19th century. It became an official "State Forest Park" in 1927. In 1931, along with Vogel State Park , it became a founding unit of Georgia's state park system. Visitors are still allowed to sample
25-583: Was founded in 1931 with Indian Springs State Park and Vogel State Park . Indian Springs has been operated by the state as a public park since 1825, making it perhaps the oldest state park in the United States. The newest state park is Don Carter State Park . Since the Great Recession , Georgia has halved the budget for the Division of State Parks and Historic Sites and turned over the management of five of
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