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Coordinates: 36°47′24″N 80°07′13″W 36.790078000000001, -80.120189999999994

Fairy Stone State Park

  • Location & Contact Information
    • Address: 967 Fairystone Lake Drive Stuart VA USA 24171-9588
    • Telephone Number: +1-276-930-2424
    • Official Website: [1]
  • Overview

Fairy Stone State Park, located in Patrick County, Virginia, is the largest of the original six state parks that opened on June 15, 1936, and is home to the mysterious fairy stones. The parks cross-shaped, namesake stone is prevalent in the region, which also features beautiful scenery, rich history and ample recreational opportunities. The parks land was donated in 1933 by Junius B. Fishburn, former president of the Southwest Virginia Trust Co. and former owner of the Roanoke Times. The park is 4868 acrekm2, making it the largest of the six original parks and one of the largest to this day. The park, its lake and many structures still in use were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ Fairy Stone State Park Wikipedia.ORG. Accessed April 2009.
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