Mark Twain State Park
State park in Missouri, United States
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Mark Twain State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 2,788 acres (1,128 ha) on Mark Twain Lake in Monroe County, Missouri. The state park offers water recreation, hiking trails, and campgrounds.[4] It is adjacent to the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site.
LocationMonroe County, Missouri, United States
Area2,788.14 acres (1,128.32 ha)[2]
Elevation663 ft (202 m)[1]
| Mark Twain State Park | |
|---|---|
Picnic shelter at Buzzard's Roost | |
  Location in Missouri  Mark Twain State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Monroe County, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°29′16″N 91°47′35″W[1] |
| Area | 2,788.14 acres (1,128.32 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m)[1] |
| Established | 1924[3] |
| Administered by | Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
| Visitors | 206,276 (in 2023)[2] |
| Website | Official website  |
Mark Twain State Park Picnic Shelter at Buzzard's Roost | |
| Nearest city | Santa Fe, Missouri |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1941 |
| Built by | CCC |
| MPS | ECW Architecture in Missouri State Parks 1933-1942 TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000515 |
| Added to NRHP | March 4, 1985 |
The Mark Twain State Park Picnic Shelter at Buzzard's Roost is a historic picnic shelter located at Mark Twain State Park. The shelter was built about 1941 by an all African-American Civilian Conservation Corps company. The shelter is constructed of stone in a rustic style.[5] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[6]
