- Fort Cooper State Park
Infobox_protected_area | name = Fort Cooper State Park
iucn_category = V
caption =
locator_x = 226
locator_y = 152
location =Citrus County, Florida , USA
nearest_city =Inverness, Florida
lat_degrees = 28
lat_minutes = 48
lat_seconds = 36
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 82
long_minutes = 18
long_seconds = 19
long_direction = W
area =
established =June 13 ,1972
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visitation_year =
governing_body =Florida Department of Environmental Protection Fort Cooper State Park is a historic site in Inverness,
Florida ,United States . It is located two miles (3 km) south of Inverness, on U.S. 41 on South Old Floral City Road. OnJune 13 ,1972 , it was added to the U.S.National Register of Historic Places . It is also a Florida State Park.Fauna
Among the wildlife of the park are
white-tailed deer ,turkey ,opossum ,bobcat ,owl s,heron s and cardinals.Recreational activities
The park features a re-enactment of the Second Seminole War. Activities include
fishing ,swimming ,sunbathing , youthcamping ,canoeing ,hiking , boat tours, and nature viewing.Amenities include access to convert|160|acre|km2|sing=on
Lake Holathlikaha , a swimming area, paddleboat and canoe rentals, a picnic and playground area, and nearly convert|5|mi|km of hiking trails. The park also has nature trails, a beach, and a primitive campground.References and external links
* [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/FL/Citrus/state.html Citrus County listings] at [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com National Register of Historic Places]
* [http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/Counties/Citrus.cfm Citrus County listings] at [http://www.flheritage.com Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs]
* [http://www.floridastateparks.org/fortcooper/default.cfm Fort Cooper State Park] at [http://www.floridastateparks.org Florida State Parks]
* [http://www.abfla.com/parks/FortCooper/fortcooper.html Fort Cooper State Park] at [http://www.abfla.com Absolutely Florida]Gallery
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