Highland Park Visitors Building – Kokomo IN

City:
Kokomo, IN

Site Type:
Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Parks and Recreation

New Deal Agencies:
National Youth Administration (NYA), Work Relief Programs

Started:
1937

Completed:
1938

Quality of Information:
Minimal

Marked:
Yes

Site Survival:
Extant

Description

The rustic styled main building in Highland Park was built by the National Youth Administration (NYA) between 1937 and 1938. It houses the world’s largest sycamore stump, a local tourist attraction.

Source notes

Site originally submitted by Gray Brechin on July 13, 2016.

Location Info


Old Ben Dr.
Kokomo, IN 46902
Howard County

Coordinates: 40.469206, -86.143818

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