Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Drexel Park
Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010
1. Drexel Park Marker
In 1916 five prominent Valdosta businessmen and civic leaders -- William S. West, Lowndes W. Shaw, Leonard F. Shaw, Daniel C. Ashley, and Owen K. Jones -- donated 11 acres to the city to create a public park. The deed stipulated that the property could only be used as a park. A section was set aside in 1925 for construction of the Woman’s Building, still an important social and civic center for women’s organizations and activities. Originally named Brookwood Park, the land was renamed in 1979 for Richard J. Drexel, a landscape architect who served from 1925 to 1959 as the city’s first Superintendent of Parks.Erected 2001 by Georgia Historical Society, Lowndes County Historical Society, and the City of Valdosta. (Marker Number 92-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 30° 50.757′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Valdosta Street Railroad Company Waiting Station, 1917 (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Flame of Freedom (approx. one mile away); Spanish American War Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); United States Bicentennial — Lowndes County Sesquicentennial (approx. one mile away); September 11, 2001 Memorial (approx. one mile away); Lowndes County (approx. one mile away); Lowndes County Confederate Monument (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdosta.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010
2. Drexel Park Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010
3. Drexel Park Marker
North Patterson Street is on the left
Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010
4. Drexel Park Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010
5. Drexel Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 927 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
