Wabash River At Harmonie State Park
The name Wabash derives from the Shawnee word "waapaahšiiki." The word means, "It shines white," in that language. The name is in reference to the river's limestone bottom. The bottom shone white in the sunlight in the time that the Shawnee roamed the lands surrounding the river. Since then, the river has silted up and in most places; the river bottom no longer "shines white." The French, who were the first European settlers in Indiana, called it the "Ouabache." The English spelling became Wabash, the name used today. The Wabash is just a little over five hundred miles long, beginning in Ohio near a little town called Fort Recovery. Here at Harmonie State Park the river is about nine hundred feet wide and, depending upon the river stage, about ten feet deep.
It enters Indiana at Mile 28, approximately five miles east of Geneva, Indiana. It flows on a southwest from the state line, crossing the entire width of Indiana. The State of Indiana has designated the Wabash as its state river. Southwest of the city of Terre Haute, the Wabash becomes the boundary between Indiana and Illinois. It serves as the border for the rest of its length. There are places where the river has deviated from its original course that the state line is not the middle of the river. However, both Illinois and Indiana consider the middle of the Wabash as the boundary line.
Wabash River Picnic Area.
The Wabash River forms the western boundary of Harmonie State Park. From the Wabash River Picnic Area Mink Island is visible to the north. The sunset can be spectacular from this picnic area. The ever-changing hues of the setting sun reflect in the gentle waters of the river as it flows by. Trail 2 from the cabins and campground allow overnight visitors to the park to hike down to the picnic area. There are restrooms, a shelter and picnic tables here at the picnic area.
Wabash River Public Boat Access
Just south of the Wabash River Picnic Area the DNR maintains a public access for boats to the Wabash. A trail connects the picnic area to the public access site. Anglers can try the waters of the river from this trail, provided they possess an Indiana State Fishing License.
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It enters Indiana at Mile 28, approximately five miles east of Geneva, Indiana. It flows on a southwest from the state line, crossing the entire width of Indiana. The State of Indiana has designated the Wabash as its state river. Southwest of the city of Terre Haute, the Wabash becomes the boundary between Indiana and Illinois. It serves as the border for the rest of its length. There are places where the river has deviated from its original course that the state line is not the middle of the river. However, both Illinois and Indiana consider the middle of the Wabash as the boundary line.
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The Wabash River forms the western boundary of Harmonie State Park. From the Wabash River Picnic Area Mink Island is visible to the north. The sunset can be spectacular from this picnic area. The ever-changing hues of the setting sun reflect in the gentle waters of the river as it flows by. Trail 2 from the cabins and campground allow overnight visitors to the park to hike down to the picnic area. There are restrooms, a shelter and picnic tables here at the picnic area.
Wabash River Public Boat Access
Just south of the Wabash River Picnic Area the DNR maintains a public access for boats to the Wabash. A trail connects the picnic area to the public access site. Anglers can try the waters of the river from this trail, provided they possess an Indiana State Fishing License.
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