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Facts about (Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area):
Overview of Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
Originally home to tribes of Native Americans, the park derives its name from Chief Shabbona. Pioneer settlement of the area began in the 1830's. From Shabbona Grove, in the southeast corner of the park, homesteaders spread over the region and began farming the rich soil.In 1965, it was decided to develop a lake and recreation area on the site, and land acquisition was begun in 1969. By 1978, 1,550 acres had been obtained. In 1973, the lake area was cleared of trees, the shoreline was modified a...More
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area):
A unique mix of grass-covered meadows, upland mesic woods, bottomland woods, and a native, undisturbed fen, make this an ideal location for natural relaxation and outdoor activity. You can see sedges, cattail, marsh marigolds, horsetail, skunk cabbage, turtlehead, iris, blue joint grass and bulrushes. Also enjoy the areas of prairie restoration throughout the park which features prairie grasses such as Big Blue Stem and prairie flowers such as purple cone flower.With facilities for picnicking, c...More
Contact Information:
Address:4201 Shabbona Grove Rd. Shabbona, IL 60550
Phone No:815.824.2106
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