Cherokee State Park, Historical state park in Marshall County, Kentucky
The 300-acre park includes a beach area, fishing docks, picnic grounds, and multiple recreational facilities along the shores of Kentucky Lake.
Cherokee State Park opened in 1951 as the first African American state park in Kentucky and the South, operating during the segregation era.
The park provided essential recreational spaces for African American families from Western Kentucky, Southern Illinois, and Northern Kentucky during the 1950s.
The park grounds connect to Kenlake State Resort Park, offering visitors access to additional outdoor activities and amenities throughout the year.
The Tennessee Valley Authority constructed this park with a 200-seat dining hall, twelve cottages, and a maintained sandy beach despite the natural rocky shoreline.
Location: Marshall County
GPS coordinates: 36.75962,-88.13836
Latest update: March 7, 2025 09:19
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