Legion State Park, State park in Winston County, Mississippi

Legion State Park lies on the northern edge of Louisville, next to Tombigbee National Forest in Winston County. Its two small lakes cover 12 acres and 4 acres, and a 1.6-mile nature trail loops through the woods. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the park between 1934 and 1937, including the hand-hewn log Legion Lodge.

Legion State Park is one of Mississippi's original state parks, laid out by Civilian Conservation Corps crews who began work in October 1934; it opened to the public in July 1937. The CCC also raised Legion Lodge, a hand-hewn log building unaltered since construction. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 as a historic district.

The visitors center displays exhibits about how local heritage shaped the region and the role of conservation workers in building Mississippi's parks. You can see how the area's history connects to the people who live and visit here today.

The park has cabins and campsites for overnight stays plus fishing spots at both lakes. Wear sturdy shoes for the trails and be prepared for changing weather throughout the year.

Legion Lodge is a hand-hewn log building and the oldest structure built in any Mississippi state park. This carefully crafted building shows the skill of the workers who created the park.