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Mother Neff State Park |
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The Grove,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 18' 57.836052",
-97° 28' 18.208308"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
First official state park in Texas; suggested the idea for the State Parks system. Originated with a 6-acre plot willed to Texas in 1916 by Mrs. Isabella E. Neff, mother of Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas (1921-1925) Because Texas then had no state parks, Mrs. Neff stated the land was to be used for religious, fraternal, political, and educational activities. Seeing the need for more such areas, in 1923, the 39th Legislature created the State Parks Board. In 1934 Pat Neff deeded 250 acres, and other owners 3 acres, to enlarge the original tract.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Mother Neff State Park Historical Marker Location Map, The Grove, Texas
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