Fowler Park
A bit about it
Located about 10 miles south of Terre Haute
on Oregon Church Road about a country mile east of U.S. 41. Officially dedicated
July 5, 1971 with 140 acres acquired from Peabody Coal Company. The park
is named in memory of Captain Eugene Fowler, the first Vigo County man to
die as a result of enemy action in Vietnam. Captain Fowler, an advisor to
the Vietnamese Forces was killed when he stepped on a land mine in Bien Hoa
Province in April 1965.
About 300 acres more was acquired about 1980
and the park now features a main lake of about 23 acres, another lake of
about 19 acres (Wilderness Lake) Fishing is good in both lakes, Wilderness
lake being among my favorite fishing spots good for Bass, Crappie, Bluegill
and Redear. The park also features swimming, picnicking, large shelter houses,
playgrounds, camping, bridle trails, (bring your own horse) and a replica
Pioneer Village featuring some authentic log cabins from the 1820's era.
Also home of the "Pioneer Days" festival when the pioneer village is occupied
by "pioneers" in period costume and acting in the pioneer way. A very
enjoyable and relaxing park.
