Augusta in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hayes Park

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. Hayes Park Marker

Inscription. Named for Dr. J.W. Hayes (1854-1932), who came from Tennessee to Texas in 1860s and was a trail driver, locomotive engineer, and rancher. Entering Kentucky School of Medicine at 40, he graduated and became missionary to Indians. Settled here early 1900s with his wife Lena Belle (1883-1920). A son, G.J. Hayes, M.D., gave park site to honor outstanding physicians of Augusta since the 1860s: Drs. S.P. Cunningham (1840-1886), G.L. Bolton (1860-1935), Hall Wilson (1860-1906), Ben S. Elliott (1866-1918), S.C. Kennedy (1883-1970) and Drs. Douglas, McDaniel, Pugh.

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11198.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine.

Location. 31° 31.887′ N, 95° 19.886′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Texas, in Houston County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 227 and County Road 1560, on the right when traveling east on Road 227. The marker is located with three others markers at the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9645 FM 227, Grapeland TX 75844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Old Town of Augusta (here, next to this marker); Daniel Mclean (1784 - May 10, 1837)

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(here, next to this marker); The Edens-Madden Massacre (here, next to this marker); Augusta Union Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lest We Forget (approx. ¼ mile away); Augusta Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Darius H. Edens (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

The Hayes Park Marker is the first marker on the left side. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The Hayes Park Marker is the first marker on the left side.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.