Perry Lake Park - Perry, OK
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hamquilter
N 36° 16.002 W 097° 16.885
14S E 654375 N 4014899
This is a 170-acre park constructed by the CCC in 1934-1935.
Waymark Code: WMRVEW
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2016
Views: 2
During the period of 5/1/1934 to 7/1/1935, 216 men in CCC Camp #863 constructed this lake, and surrounding buildings, bridges, trails, shelters and picnic tables. They planted 2000 trees and stocked the lake with fish.
The coordinates above are located at the entrance on Highway 86 (S. 4th Street) on the west side of the lake. The park is located one mile south of the town of Perry. This is a 20-acre lake, with wooded and hilly surroundings. Paved drives (one-way) meander around the south and north sides of the lake.
Some of the original construction has deteriorated and been demolished over the years, but several rock structures still exist, including the Gatehouse at the entrance, several rock bridges of culverts along the drives, a picnic pavilion and a large boathouse.
The lake area is actively used and a beautiful site.
Street address:
1520 S. 4th Street
Perry, OK US
73077
County / Borough / Parish: Noble County
Year listed: 2007
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture-Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Recreation
Current function: Recreation
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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