Waters Park
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Marker Text: Waters Park was a multi-ethnic community located north of Austin & Northwestern Railroad. Which built a line through here to transport granite for construction of the State Capitol, built a recreational park in Waters Park, and ran excursion trains for customers. The resort was a favorite site for family outings. Waters Park included several stores, a post office, schools, churches , a cotton gin and homes. The town declined after World War I, and was later surrounded by the growing city of Austin. (1996)
Marker No: 12250
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30.415367,-97.708557
Location: 0.2 miles southwest of Adelphi Lane on Waters Park Road, Austin
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