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Salamonie River

United States, Indiana

Salamonie River

LocationUnited States, Indiana
RegionIndiana
TypeState Forest
Coordinates40.8094°, -85.6905°
Established1935
Area3.87
Nearest CityLagro (3 mi)
Major CityFort Wayne

About Salamonie River

Established in the mid-1930s as a demonstration riverside forest for reclamation of eroded land along the Salamonie River. Named from the Native American word O-sah-mo-nee meaning yellow paint, after bloodroot plants abundant along the river. Features historic CCC-built Hominy Ridge Shelter House.