Stephen C. Foster State Park

For other uses, see Stephen Foster State Park.

Park entrance

Stephen C. Foster State Park is a 120-acre (49 ha) state park in the Okefenokee Swamp in Charlton County, Georgia. The park offers visitors several ways to explore the swamp's unique ecosystem.

In November 2016, the park was recognized as a Dark Sky park by the International Dark Sky Association.[1]

The park was named after Stephen Foster (1826–1864), the American songwriter who immortalized Georgia's Suwannee River in song.[2]

  1. ^ Samuel, Molly (December 2, 2016). "South Georgia Park Celebrates 'Dark Sky' Stargazing Status". wabe.org. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 212. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.