Squirrel Hollow Park
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Squirrel Hollow County Park is located along the North Raccoon River southeast of Jefferson, Iowa, United States. It was established in 1934, and it is the second oldest county park in the state of Iowa.[2][3] The 60-acre (24 ha) park is bordered on two sides by a 147-acre (59 ha) wildlife management area.[2] Both are managed by the Greene County Conservation Board. They are open from April 1 to November 1 and feature facilities for camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, and equestrian camping and trails. The park was listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1]
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Squirrel Hollow County Park Historic District | |
Location | Eastern bank of the North Raccoon River southeast of Jefferson |
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Coordinates | 41°57′07″N 94°17′16″W |
Area | 60 acres (24 ha) |
Built | 1934-1936 |
Built by | Civil Works Administration Public Works Administration Works Progress Administration |
Architect | Central Design Office, Iowa State College |
MPS | Conservation Movement in Iowa MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 91001835[1] |
Added to NRHP | December 23, 1991 |
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