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.
Mother Neff State Park. . 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.
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.)
Location. 31° 20.035′ N, 97° 28.061′ W. Marker is near McGregor, Texas, in Coryell County. Marker 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, Mc Gregor TX 76657, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 88 times since then and 13 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.
