Texarkana in Bowie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Spring Lake Park
City of Texarkana, Texas
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2025
1. Spring Lake Park Marker
Spring Lake Park officially became a city park in 1924. It is one of only a handful of parks to be designated by the Texas Recreation & Park Society (TRAPS) as a Lone Star Legacy Park. To qualify for this distinction, a park must hold special prominence and have a long history in the community.
As you walk around the lake, take time to delve into the rich history that our community has cultivated. As the park has transformed over the years, it has provided fond memories and a warm sense of nostalgia for the community.
For more information, please visit the Texarkana Museums System located in historic downtown Texarkana.
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1541 Hernando de Soto
1841 Wooten & Ghio
1886 Streetcars
1912 Aviation in the Park
1946 Phantom Killer
1950 Fairgrounds
Erected 2021 by City of Texarkana, Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 33° 27.549′ N, 94° 3.343′ W. Marker is in Texarkana, Texas, in Bowie County. It can be reached from North Park Road Ό mile north of West 40th Street. The marker is on Spring Lake Park Trail in Spring
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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Spring Lake Park Fairgrounds (within shouting distance of this marker); The Phantom Killer (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aviation in the Park (about 500 feet away); The Legend of Hernando de Soto (about 700 feet away); The Texarkana Streetcar System (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Wooten & Anthony Ghio (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wooten Springs Cemetery (approx. Ό mile away); Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Texarkana.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Spring Lake Park Walk Through History
Also see . . . Spring Lake Park History (theclio.com).
(by Miranda Cutchall) Excerpt: Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas has been a historical landmark since it was founded in 1916. Most all residents from Texarkana and even the surrounding area have memories from Spring Lake Park, from birthday parties, to cook-outs or feeding ducks, to fishing or maybe even getting water from the spring well(Submitted on January 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)house that for many years was open. For over 100 years families in and around the Ark-La-Tex area have come to make memories that they will remember forever. Even knowing what took place back in 1946. The Phantom killer may have caused families to stay clear of Spring Lake Park in the past, but that is no longer the case. This park has created so many memories for decades and will continue to help make more for hopefully decades to come.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 20252. Spring Lake Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 63 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
