Fowler Hollow State Park, located in Perry County, Pennsylvania, spans 104 acres and is nestled within the broader Tuscarora State Forest. The land that now comprises the park was historically used for agriculture and timber production due to its fertile soil and abundant forests.

Prior ownership of this area can be traced back to early settlers who cleared much of the forested landscape for farming purposes during the late 18th century. As time progressed into the 19th century, lumbering became a significant industry as well; trees were harvested extensively until most original woodlands had been depleted by logging activities.

By around 1936, with deforestation widespread across many such areas in Pennsylvania including what would become Fowler Hollow State Park-efforts began under Governor Gifford Pinchot's administration towards reforestation through programs like those established by President Franklin D Roosevelt's New Deal policies (e.g., Civilian Conservation Corps). This led to large-scale planting projects which helped restore previously logged lands throughout state-owned properties.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acquired these tracts over several decades starting from about mid-20th-century onwards-with intentions not only aimed at conservation but also public recreation development. It officially designated it as a state park in April 1987 after improvements made suitable facilities available for visitors seeking outdoor leisure experiences amidst restored natural environments characteristic of central PA landscapes today.

Within its boundaries lie historical features indicative both past uses: remnants old farmsteads or orchards hint earlier agricultural practices while second-growth forests stand testament successful ecological recovery efforts post-lumber era impacts on regional ecosystems alike.