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Facts about (Gebhard Woods State Park):
Overview of Gebhard Woods State Park- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
Gebhard Woods State Park was originally purchased from Mrs. William Gebhard by the Grundy County Rod & Gun Club in 1934 for the amount of $1,500.00. A game fish rearing pool was developed on the property by the Rod and Gun club who in turn donated the property to the State of Illinois to be developed and maintained as Gebhard Woods State Park. Members of the Brandon-Morris Civilian Conservation Corps were employed by the Department of the Interior to clear and landscape this newly formed state p...More
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Gebhard Woods State Park):
Park Offers : Songbirds, mallards, wood ducks, green herons and great blue herons can be observed as they feed or nest in the park and along the canal banks. Beaver, muskrat, mink, raccoon and an occasional deer also call Gebhard Woods their home. The restored Nettle Creek stone aqueduct that was originally built to carry the canal over Nettle Creek adds not only to the parks beauty but to the rich history of the area. A short hike to the aqueduct, a smidgen of imagination, and one can almost en...More
Contact Information:
Address:401 Ottawa Street P.O. Box 272 Morris, IL 60450
Phone No:815.942.0796
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