[1] The name is thought to have been derived from an event during the American Civil War in which a tannery located at a river landing on the site of the present day state park caught fire.

[2] The park has 11 miles (18 km) of trails, 24 prepared campsites, a swimming beach, a boat landing, sports fields and courts, an archery range and an enclosed event pavilon.

[2] Also located within the park are several archeological ruins, including the original landing pier, a blacksmith shop, and Parrish Cemetery.

[3] Perry County tourism authorities claim that there are around 250,000 visitors to Mousetail Landing State Park per annum.

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