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'''Stephens Lake Park''' is a park located in [[Columbia, Missouri]]. The park has historical significance to the community.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Stephens Lake Park - Park Page|url=https://www.como.gov/parks/stephens-lake-park/|access-date=2021-10-21|website=City of Columbia Missouri|language=en-US}}</ref> |
'''Stephens Lake Park''' is a park located in [[Columbia, Missouri]]. The park has historical significance to the community.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Stephens Lake Park - Park Page|url=https://www.como.gov/parks/stephens-lake-park/|access-date=2021-10-21|website=City of Columbia Missouri|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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It is an [[arboretum]] and a park spanning 116 acres which serves a live music venue..<ref name=":0" /> |
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| ⚫ | In 1818, a man by the name David Gordon built a cabin on the area that would become the park. In 1823, The [[David Gordon House and Collins Log Cabin]] were built using [[Slavery in the United States|slave labor]]. After construction of the manor was complete, the Gordons turned their cabin into slave quarters .<ref name=":1" /> |
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The park contains a garden called Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden, it was built to honor [[Darwin Hindman]] and [[Axie Hindman]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden - Contact or Facility Page|url=https://www.como.gov/contacts/darwin-axie-hindman-discovery-garden/|access-date=2021-10-29|website=City of Columbia Missouri|language=en-US}}</ref> |
The park contains a garden called Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden, it was built to honor [[Darwin Hindman]] and [[Axie Hindman]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden - Contact or Facility Page|url=https://www.como.gov/contacts/darwin-axie-hindman-discovery-garden/|access-date=2021-10-29|website=City of Columbia Missouri|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Amphitheatre == |
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According to the [[Missouri Department of Conservation]]; Stephens lake contains species like [[Largemouth bass|Black Bass]], [[Catfish]], and [[Bluegill]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stephens Park Lake (Columbia)|url=https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/stephens-park-lake-columbia|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Missouri Department of Conservation|language=en}}</ref> |
According to the [[Missouri Department of Conservation]]; Stephens lake contains species like [[Largemouth bass|Black Bass]], [[Catfish]], and [[Bluegill]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stephens Park Lake (Columbia)|url=https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/stephens-park-lake-columbia|access-date=2021-10-29|website=Missouri Department of Conservation|language=en}}</ref> |
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The city of Columbia later purchased the park.<ref name=":1" /> |
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According to a news article from [[KRCG]], shortly after the city bought the land, someone purposely set David Gordon House on fire on November 9, 1998.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Claxton|first=Dan|date=2019-08-09|title=Time and Again: Gordon Manor|url=https://krcgtv.com/news/local/time-and-again-gordon-manor|access-date=2021-10-29|website=KRCG}}</ref> |
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The park was later opened in 2001. An [[amphitheatre]] in the park was opened on June 26, 2010.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=staff|first=Missourian|title=COMO YOU KNOW: Stephens Lake Park|url=https://www.columbiamissourian.com/como_you_know/como-you-know-stephens-lake-park/article_4765da09-92b0-5dcb-aa47-b8f0e8f7c081.html|access-date=2021-10-21|website=Columbia Missourian|language=en}}</ref> |
The park was later opened in 2001. An [[amphitheatre]] in the park was opened on June 26, 2010.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=staff|first=Missourian|title=COMO YOU KNOW: Stephens Lake Park|url=https://www.columbiamissourian.com/como_you_know/como-you-know-stephens-lake-park/article_4765da09-92b0-5dcb-aa47-b8f0e8f7c081.html|access-date=2021-10-21|website=Columbia Missourian|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Concerts == |
== Concerts == |
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The [[Roots N Blues Festival]] is held annually in the park.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sadler|first=Erin McKinstry and John|title=Roots N Blues N BBQ: 10 years in the making and still going strong|url=https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/roots-n-blues-n-bbq-10-years-in-the-making-and-still-going-strong/article_1dbf5476-6899-11e6-af98-7fee7dc5bd8e.html|access-date=2021-11-01|website=Columbia Missourian|language=en}}</ref> |
The [[Roots N Blues Festival]] is held annually in the park.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sadler|first=Erin McKinstry and John|title=Roots N Blues N BBQ: 10 years in the making and still going strong|url=https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/roots-n-blues-n-bbq-10-years-in-the-making-and-still-going-strong/article_1dbf5476-6899-11e6-af98-7fee7dc5bd8e.html|access-date=2021-11-01|website=Columbia Missourian|language=en}}</ref> |
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Stephens Lake Park is a park located in Columbia, Missouri. The park has historical significance to the community.[1]
It is an arboretum and a park spanning 116 acres which serves a live music venue..[2]
History
In 1818, a man by the name David Gordon built a cabin on the area that would become the park. In 1823, The David Gordon House and Collins Log Cabin were built using slave labor. After construction of the manor was complete, the Gordons turned their cabin into slave quarters .[1]
The area was owned by the Gordon family for over a century.[2]
Discovery Garden
The park contains a garden called Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden, it was built to honor Darwin Hindman and Axie Hindman.[3]
Amphitheatre
The park contains an outdoor theater.[4]
Wildlife
Enchenopa binotata have been found at the park.[5]
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation; Stephens lake contains species like Black Bass, Catfish, and Bluegill.[6]
Stephens College purchase
In 1926, the area was bought by Stephens College.[2] The city of Columbia later purchased the park.[1]
According to a news article from KRCG, shortly after the city bought the land, someone purposely set David Gordon House on fire on November 9, 1998.[7]
The park was later opened in 2001. An amphitheatre in the park was opened on June 26, 2010.[2]
Concerts
The Roots N Blues Festival is held annually in the park.[8]
According to Concert archives, 8 concerts have taken place at the park.
Musicians like Dale Watson and Alejandro Escovedo performed concerts at the park in 2013.
Amos Lee and Rosanne Cash performed a concert in 2014.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "Stephens Lake Park - Park Page". City of Columbia Missouri. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ a b c d staff, Missourian. "COMO YOU KNOW: Stephens Lake Park". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Darwin and Axie Hindman Discovery Garden - Contact or Facility Page". City of Columbia Missouri. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ "Stephens Lake Amphitheater - Contact or Facility Page". City of Columbia Missouri. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ Murphy, Shannon M.; Richards, Lora A.; Wimp, Gina M. (2020-06-16). Arthropod Interactions and Responses to Disturbance in a Changing World. Frontiers Media SA. p. 179. ISBN 978-2-88963-759-1.
- ^ "Stephens Park Lake (Columbia)". Missouri Department of Conservation. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ Claxton, Dan (2019-08-09). "Time and Again: Gordon Manor". KRCG. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ Sadler, Erin McKinstry and John. "Roots N Blues N BBQ: 10 years in the making and still going strong". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 2021-11-01.
- ^ "The Concert History of Stephens Lake Park Columbia, Missouri, United States | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 2021-10-21.