​W. Goodrich Jones
​(1860 - 1950)

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Marker Text: ​Known as "Father of Forestry" in Texas". Came to Temple, 1888, as a banker. Planted first tree (a pecan) in town; this led to establishing Arbor Day in Texas in 1889. Through legislation introduced by Sen. Geo. W. Tyler.
       In 1914 Jones organized Texas Forestry Association, which saw creation of Texas Department of Forestry, signed into law in 1915 by Gov. James E. Ferguson.
       For 60 years, Jones advocated conservation. A state forest at Conroe and this park bear his name. A fellowship in forestry conservation and research has been established by his family. (1970)

Marker No: 2849

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 31.091272, -97.353165

Location: ​In Jones Park, Avenue H and 23rd Street, Temple