ST PAUL'S NATURE PRESERVE in Evansville, Indiana (1 mile)     Located on the far north west side of Evansville, this wooded trail area surrounds the St Paul's Church and Cemetary. It is a well maintained facility. Nice signs, wooden bridges and trail markers make this an exceptional place to go hiking. History: On June 8th, 1974 a tornado damaged the St. Paul's woods. The church was faced with the decision to log the trees or make the woods into a nature preserve. at the January 1975 meeting, the members voted to preserve the woods. With the aid of the district forester from Petersburg, Michael Coggeshall, trees were identified and plans were made for the trails. On April 11th, 1976, dedication ceremonies were held for the St. Pauls's Nature Preserve and the first trail was called the John Lehmann Memorial Trail after a pastors son who died in 1975. The second trail was planned and completedwhich was calleld the Sumac Trail because of a large stand of sumac in the area. On April 3rd, 1977 the Sumac Trail was dedicated Please keep in mind: Pets are allowed only on a leash Bikes and other vehicles prohiited Smoking and fires prohibited No littering or Hunting Stay on trails Map Info:  Google Maps Trail Map:   Trail Map Website:   St. Paul's United Church of Christ Location: St. Paul's United Church of Christ German Township Surface: Dirt, Natural Stone, Wooden Bridges and Crossings. More Info:   waymarking.com Photos Copyrighted names are used in an editorial manner only, and to the benefit of their owners, with no intention of infringement of their Trademark and/or Copyright.