Other Names of Former Parks
The following are significantly different former or alternate names for two former Pennsylvania state parks. One former park dropped one word from its name ("Colerain Forge" became "Colerain" sometime between 1924 and 1937). Such minor name changes are not included in this table.
| Former or alternate name | County or counties | Date name changed | Former park name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock Grave State Park | Fayette County | 1961 | Part of Fort Necessity State Park | Now part of Fort Necessity National Battlefield (National Park Service) |
| Hairy John's State Forest Park | Centre County | unknown | Voneida State Forest Park | Now a State Forest Picnic Area in Bald Eagle State Forest (Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry), it was originally named for "Hairy John" Voneida, a 19th century hermit who lived nearby. |
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