Near McGregor in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mother Neff State Park

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 26, 2023

1. Mother Neff State Park Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1968 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3480.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 31° 20.035′ N, 97° 28.061′ W. Marker is near McGregor, Texas, in Coryell County. It is on State Park Road 14 0.3 miles west of Mother Neff Parkway (Texas Route 236). Marker is located in front of the visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1921 State Park Road 14, McGregor TX 76657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Naler Cemetery (approx. 6.3 miles away); First Methodist Church of Oglesby (approx. 6.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of Moody (approx. 6½ miles away); Moody (approx. 6½ miles away); Old Perry Cemetery (approx. 6.6 miles away); First Baptist Church of Oglesby (approx. 6.6 miles away); Veterans of All Wars (approx. 6.7 miles away); Moody Cemetery (approx. 6.7 miles away).

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 26, 2023

2. Mother Neff State Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.