​Mother Neff State Park

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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. (1968) 

Marker No: 3480

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 31.315943,-97.471169

Location: From The Grove, take SH 236 about 6 miles northeast to Park Road 14 then follow west 1 mile to Park entrance.