Near Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Historic Roadside Park
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018
1. Historic Roadside Park Marker
The picnic area on US 80 in Harrison County is an early roadside park developed by the Texas Highway Department -- now Texas Department of Transportation. Constructed in the early 1940's, this park features stone masonry picnic features and entry columns.
The Texas Highway Department launched its roadside park program in 1933 to provide safe places for motorists to relax and eat during their travels. Native stone and plantings were often used to create a natural park atmosphere. Today, hundreds of picnic areas and rest areas dot Texas' Highways, continuing the state's legacy of safe and convenient roadside parks.
In order to preserve its historic character and significance, this picnic area may not fully comply with the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act.
Erected by the State of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 32° 31.203′ N, 94° 15.049′ W. Marker is near Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. It is on U.S. 80 0.8 miles west of County Road 2199, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Harrison County (here, next to this marker); Scottsville (approx. 1.6 miles away); New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Marshall Pottery (approx. 4 miles away); Cumberland Presbyterians in Harrison County (approx. 5 miles away); Marshall-Shreveport Stagecoach Road (approx. 5.1 miles away); Sam Houston School (approx. 6.4 miles away); St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018
2. Historic Roadside Park Marker near a Texas 1936 Centennial Monument.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018
3. Historic Roadside Park & Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,361 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
