Historic Roadside Park
The picnic area on US 190 in Newton County is an early roadside park developed by the Texas Highway Department - now Texas Department of Transportation. This 1936 park accommodated motorists attending Texas Centennial events that year. It was built by the National Youth Administration, a Federal Work Relief program.
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 State of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 30° 48.891′ N, 93° 43.11′ W. Marker is in Newton, Texas, in Newton County. It is on State Highway 190 west of Hickory Lane, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newton TX 75966, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 4 miles
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2019, by Jason Reeser of Sulphur, Louisiana. 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2019.
