| Ole Bull State Park is named for Ole Bornemann Bull, the famous Norwegian violinist who toured the United States in the 1850s. In 1852, Ole Bull purchased a large tract of land in Potter County & attempted to develop a series of Norwegian settlements.
He began construction of a “home” at what now is now called Ole Bull Vista. He never finished this large, wooden cabin. After a year of severe hardships, the majority of the colony disbanded & moved west into Michigan & Wisconsin. A complete history of Ole Bull is available at the park office. |
Ole Bull State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates: 41.483540, -77.814850
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