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'''Ha Ha Tonka State Park''' is a state-owned, public [[recreation]] area encompassing over {{convert|3700|acre}} on the [[Niangua River|Niangua]] arm of the [[Lake of the Ozarks]] about five miles south of [[Camdenton, Missouri|Camdenton]], [[Missouri]], in the [[United States]]. The [[state park]]'s most notable feature is the ruins of |
'''Ha Ha Tonka State Park''' is a state-owned, public [[recreation]] area encompassing over {{convert|3700|acre}} on the [[Niangua River|Niangua]] arm of the [[Lake of the Ozarks]], about five miles south of [[Camdenton, Missouri|Camdenton]], [[Missouri]], in the [[United States]]. The [[state park]]'s most notable feature is the ruins of Ha Ha Tonka, an early 20th-century stone mansion that was modeled after [[European castle]]s of the 16th century. |
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The park also features [[cave]]s, [[sinkhole]]s, and bluffs overlooking the [[reservoir|lake]]. It is a prominent example of [[karst]] topography, which is geological formation shaped by the dissolution of a layer or layers of soluble bedrock.<ref name=parks/> A {{convert|70|acre|adj=on}} portion of the park was designated as the Ha Ha Tonka Karst Natural Area in 1981.<ref name=naturalarea/> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Construction of the Ha Ha Tonka castle was started by Robert McClure Snyder, Sr. in 1905, a Kansas City businessman who purchased the large property. Alluding to the natural springs on the property, its name among Native Americans in the area was "ha ha tonka," said to mean "laughing waters." |
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Following Snyder's death in an auto accident in 1906, the castle was completed by his sons Robert, Jr.; LeRoy, and Kenneth Snyder in the late 1920s before the [[Stock Market Crash]]. The building was used as a summer and weekend home by the Snyder family, who lived in Kansas City. In the late 1930s it was used as a hotel, |
Following Snyder's death in an auto accident in 1906, the castle was completed by his sons Robert, Jr.; LeRoy, and Kenneth Snyder in the late 1920s before the [[Stock Market Crash]]. The building was used as a summer and weekend home by the Snyder family, who lived in Kansas City. In the late 1930s it was used as a hotel, but was destroyed by fire in 1942.<ref name=geninfo/> |
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The state purchased the castle and grounds in 1978, adapting them for use as a state park and opening them to the public. The water tower was repaired in 2004, with a new roof installed |
The state purchased the castle and grounds in 1978, adapting them for use as a state park and opening them to the public. The water tower was repaired in 2004, with a new roof installed. The castle walls have been stabilized.<ref name=castle/> The ruins can be seen from an observation point across from the post office.<!-- what post office? --> |
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==Activities and amenities== |
==Activities and amenities== |
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Revision as of 17:10, 21 July 2016
Ha Ha Tonka State Park is a state-owned, public recreation area encompassing over 3,700 acres (1,500 ha) on the Niangua arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, about five miles south of Camdenton, Missouri, in the United States. The state park's most notable feature is the ruins of Ha Ha Tonka, an early 20th-century stone mansion that was modeled after European castles of the 16th century.
The park also features caves, sinkholes, and bluffs overlooking the lake. It is a prominent example of karst topography, which is geological formation shaped by the dissolution of a layer or layers of soluble bedrock.[1] A 70-acre (28 ha) portion of the park was designated as the Ha Ha Tonka Karst Natural Area in 1981.[2]
History
Construction of the Ha Ha Tonka castle was started by Robert McClure Snyder, Sr. in 1905, a Kansas City businessman who purchased the large property. Alluding to the natural springs on the property, its name among Native Americans in the area was "ha ha tonka," said to mean "laughing waters."
Following Snyder's death in an auto accident in 1906, the castle was completed by his sons Robert, Jr.; LeRoy, and Kenneth Snyder in the late 1920s before the Stock Market Crash. The building was used as a summer and weekend home by the Snyder family, who lived in Kansas City. In the late 1930s it was used as a hotel, but was destroyed by fire in 1942.[3]
The state purchased the castle and grounds in 1978, adapting them for use as a state park and opening them to the public. The water tower was repaired in 2004, with a new roof installed. The castle walls have been stabilized.[4] The ruins can be seen from an observation point across from the post office.
Activities and amenities
The park has 15 miles of hiking trails leading to caves, sinkholes, natural bridges, and the castle. The park also features boating, fishing, and swimming.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Ha Ha Tonka State Park". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
- ^ "Ha Ha Tonka Karst Natural Area". Conservation Commission of Missouri. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ "General Info: Ha Ha Tonka State Park". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ "Ha Ha Tonka's Castle". Missouri State Parks. Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
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External links
- Ha Ha Tonka State Park Missouri Department of Natural Resources
