Alcoa in Blount County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Springbrook Park

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2022

1. Springbrook Park Marker

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When the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) established the City of Alcoa, a commitment was made to establish one acre of park for each 100 residents. Springbrook Park was established in 1925. More than 3,000 shade trees and 6,000 flowering shrubs were planted along city streets and in parks between 1917 and 1920. In 1973, more than 18,000 trees were planted. Alcoa was designated a Tree City in 1986.

Captions (left to right)
• The plat of the new Springbrook Park in 1925.
• Right: Members of the Alcoa Garden Club plant a weeping cherry tree in Springbrook Park in 1953.
• The fountain and pools in the upper fields of Springbrook Park.
• Construction of Alcoa's Greenway trails began in Springbrook Park in 1991. Between 1996 and 2011, 11.76 miles of Greenway trails and sidewalk connectors were built.

Erected by City of Alcoa • Arconic Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee, City of Alcoa series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2022

2. Springbrook Park Marker

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35° 47.932′ N, 83° 58.829′ W. Marker is in Alcoa, Tennessee, in Blount County. Marker is at the intersection of Alcoa Road and Nobel Street, on the right when traveling west on Alcoa Road. Marker is on the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway just north of Alcoa Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alcoa TN 37701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Springbrook School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hultquist and Chandler Homes (about 700 feet away); Early Alcoa High School Athletics (about 700 feet away); Springbrook Pool (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nicely's Grocery Store (approx. half a mile away); The Duck Pond and Lily Pond (approx. half a mile away); Babcock Lumber & Land Company and the Vose Community (approx. ¾ mile away); Alcoa's First Fire Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alcoa.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.