Brownfield in Terry County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. Richard "Dick L. Ridgway
10th Anniversary of Hamilton Park
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2020
1. Dr. Richard "Dick” L. Ridgway Marker
This plaque is placed in Hamilton Park, Brownfield, Texas, on this day, May 14, 2016, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Park and to recognize the work and dedication for its successful fruition by Brownfield's native son and Joseph T. and Laura L. Hamilton's grandson, Dr. Richard "Dick” L. Ridgway. It was Dr. Ridgway's vision, designs, energies, and connections with principals in Brownfield, Terry County, and elsewhere that enabled the Park to grow from donated Hamilton land to the instructional tool you visit today.
The Hamilton family further recognizes Dr. Ridgway
for his service as a USDA scientist who had a major
influence on the establishment of the Boll Weevil
Eradication Program that benefited cotton farmers
throughout America. After retirement from USDA,
Dr. Ridgway, in various leadership positions with
the Riley Memorial Foundation, continued to serve
United States agriculture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 2016.
Location. 33° 11.697′ N, 102° 16.514′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically on the Southern Plains. 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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Learning Journey (a few steps from this marker); Religion, Education, and Medicine (a few steps from this marker); Business (a few steps from this marker); The Land (a few steps from this marker); Oil and Gas (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Joe T. and Laura Hamilton Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Flora and Fauna
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2020
2. Dr. Richard "Dick” L. Ridgway Marker, to the far left
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 10, 2020
3. Hamilton Rest Area dedicatory tablet
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
