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The park was created around Lake Marburg, an artificial lake covering 1,275 acres (516 ha), and is named for Codorus Creek, which forms the lake. Codorus State Park is located on Pennsylvania Route 216, 3 miles (4.8 km) from the borough of Hanover.
The gates first closed, impounding water, in December of 1966. Lake Marburg is named for the small community of Marburg that is covered by the lake. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acquired the park land in 1965-1966. Originally the park was known as Codorus Creek State Park.
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Aug 9, 2015 · The lake gained its name from the town of Marburg, which was flooded during the damming process. The state acquired the needed 3,253 acres of land using Project 70 grant money and eminent...
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Codorus State Park. The 3,500-acre Codorus State Park is in the rolling hills of southern York County. The 1,275-acre Lake Marburg has 26 miles of shoreline and is a rest stop for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. The lake is also popular with sail and motor boaters.
The state park revolves around Lake Marburg, where you’ll find endless water fun any season of the year, including winter. The 1,275- acre lake with 26 miles of shoreline is a popular warm-water fishery, home to various species, from catfish and crappie to largemouth bass and bluegill.
