Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana

With 15,696 acres to its name Brown County State Park is the largest Indiana State Park. Located inside the park is Weed Patch Hill, which - at an elevation of 1,058 feet - is one of the highest points in Indiana. Brown County State Park first opened to the public in 1929. Additional facilities were developed as the park became more popular. In the first few years Abe Martin Lodge, several cabins, a swimming pool, a saddle barn and Strahl Lake were constructed. The roads, entrances and many trails were also added and improved. Picnic Area The Veteran's Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1557 began its work on June 1, 1934. They planted black locust, black walnut, various pines and spruces to help correct severe soil erosion. The CCC workers also built many of the existing buildings, shelter houses, picnic tables, ovens, roads, trails and the two log lookout towers. They cleared most of the vistas along Brown County State Park's roadways and built Ogle Lake in 1934-35. The park is located at 1450 State Road 46 E, Nashville, IN 47448.

Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Ramp Creek Covered Bridge in Brown County Indiana
Ramp Creek Covered Bridge ~ Location: Brown County ~ Crosses: Salt Creek ~ Carries: Entrance Road to Brown County State Park ~ Builder: Henry Wolfe ~ Year Built: 1838 (Moved 1932) (Refurb 2005) ~ Truss Type: Double Burr Arch ~ Dimensions: 1 Span, 100 Feet ~ Captured October 23, 2019

Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019

Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019

Brown County Indiana State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured July 24, 2020
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Brown County State Park in Nashville Indiana
Captured October 23, 2019
Ramp Creek Covered Bridge in Brown County Indiana
Ramp Creek Covered Bridge ~ Location: Brown County ~ Crosses: Salt Creek ~ Carries: Entrance Road to Brown County State Park ~ Builder: Henry Wolfe ~ Year Built: 1838 (Moved 1932) (Refurb 2005) ~ Truss Type: Double Burr Arch ~ Dimensions: 1 Span, 100 Feet ~ Captured October 23, 2019

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