Details for Mother Neff State Park
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5099003480
Data
| Marker Number | 3480 |
| Atlas Number | 5099003480 |
| Marker Title | Mother Neff State Park |
| Index Entry | Mother Neff State Park |
| Address | |
| City | The Grove |
| County | Coryell |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 645423 |
| UTM Northing | 3465639 |
| Subject Codes | governors; parks; women, women's history topics |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | From The Grove, take SH 236 about 6 mi NE to Park Road 14 then follow west 1 mi to Park entrance. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | 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. |