Leroy Percy State Park
| Leroy Percy State Park | |
| Mississippi State Park | |
| Named for: Senator Leroy Percy | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Washington |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 33°09′38″N 90°55′56″W / 33.16056°N 90.93222°WCoordinates: 33°09′38″N 90°55′56″W / 33.16056°N 90.93222°W |
| Established | 1934 |
| Management | Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks |
  Location in Mississippi
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| Website: Leroy Percy State Park | |
Leroy Percy State Park is a public recreation area located off Mississippi Highway 12 approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Hollandale, Mississippi. It is the state's oldest state park, its construction having begun with the arrival of the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934. It is named after LeRoy Percy, a former U.S. Senator from Mississippi.
The park features alligators and two observation towers to watch them from, boating and fishing on Alligator Lake, hunting, primitive and developed campsites, eight cabins, two nature trails, picnic area, and a disc golf course.
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