The Story of Pottawatomie Park: The State’s 1st Public Park under New Parks Act?

The history of Pottawatomie Park dates back over 180 years. The land was first purchased by Calvin Ward in 1834, and the property belonged to his family for many years until developers started to take interest during the late 1880s. They sought out the property for its natural beauty and could easily picture a resort,… Read More The Story of Pottawatomie Park: The State’s 1st Public Park under New Parks Act?