Salamonie River State Forest Explained

Salamonie River State Forest
Iucn Category:V
Photo Alt:Hominy Ridge Shelter House in Wabash County
Map:USA Indiana
Map Width:200
Location:Wabash and Huntington counties, Indiana, USA
Nearest City:Lagro, Indiana
Coordinates:40.8133°N -85.6992°W
Area:850acres
Governing Body:Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Salamonie River State Forest is a 850acres state forest in Wabash and Huntington counties, Indiana.

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salamonie River State Forest. Indiana Department of Natural Resources. 1 March 2011.