Salamonie River State Forest
Salamonie River State Forest is a 850-acre (3.4 km2) state forest in Wabash and Huntington counties, Indiana.
| Salamonie River State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Hominy Ridge Shelter House in Wabash County | |
  Map of the U.S. state of Indiana showing the location of Salamonie River State Forest | |
| Location | Wabash and Huntington counties, Indiana, USA |
| Nearest city | Lagro, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40°48′48″N 85°41′57″W |
| Area | 850 acres (3.4 km2) |
| Governing body | Indiana Department of Natural Resources |
The forest is located along the Salamonie River and includes Salamonie Lake. The nearest city to the forest is Lagro. Salamonie State Forest is administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Salamonie River State Forest was established in the mid-1930s; the Civilian Conservation Corps reforested the site and built its recreational facilities.[1]
The Hominy Ridge Shelter House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.[2]
References
- "Salamonie River State Forest". Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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