The preserve was donated to the citizens of Harrison County in 1969 by Samuel P. Hays, A Corydon native and Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Pittsburgh.
The same mill was one of many threatened with burning by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan after the Battle of Corydon.
[2] This park preserve covers 311 acres (1.26 km2) and includes the Pilot Knob, the surrounding forest, and several rock outcrops overlooking Indian Creek that runs along the eastern side of the park.
There is a large playground on the western side, a fishing lake near the creek, primitive restrooms, and picnic areas.
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