Wills Point in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fin & Feather Hunting and Fishing Club
The charter members of the club felt the location would make an ideal meeting place, and plans were made to improve the lake, stock it with fish and provide boats for members and other visitors. In August, 1901, a reunion meeting of old settlers and Confederate veterans was held at the club; the reunion, which in later years included the Woodmen of the World, Knights of Pythias, Women’s Temperance Union, Farmers Union and other organizations, became an annual event punctuated by festivities including speeches, music, dancing and baseball games. Church groups and other organizations also used the facility. Visitors to the lake also included noted area citizens and individuals who used the setting for marriage proposals.
The club purchased additional property in 1914 and in 1920. In 1934, the club reorganized. In 1994, the Fin & Feather Club purchased the lake from the Union Pacific Railroad Company for $30,000. Today, the Fin & Feather Club continues to care for the lake and establishment. For more than 100 years, the club has provided and maintained this place of history, festivity and community.
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16393.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1901.
Location. 32° 42.396′ N, 95° 59.611′ W. Marker is in Wills Point, Texas, in Van Zandt County. Marker is on East South Commerce Street, 0.1 miles east of Hatch Street, on the right when traveling east. One mile east of Wills Point between the Union Pacific railroad and White Rose Cemetery; at the end of E South Commerce St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wills Point TX 75169, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. White Rose Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); County Seat War (approx. half a mile away); William A. Wills (approx. half a mile away); Dallas-Shreveport Road (approx. half a mile away); McKain Family Home (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Christian Church of Wills Point (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Brick Streets of Wills Point (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wills Point.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 119 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.