Tormey Park Arch - Brookfield, MO
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N 39° 46.955 W 093° 04.357
15S E 493781 N 4403629
Pastor at the local Catholic Church willed the land for this small park.
Waymark Code: WMKAKJ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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County of arch: Linn County
Location of arch: Tormey Park, Main St., between Clark St. & Clayton St., Brookfield
Date memorial erected: August 31, 1925
Marker erected by: The City of Brookfield

Marker Text:

This tablet is placed in grateful recognition of
A Gift of
REV. WALTER TORMEY
Whose Generosity made possible this Park
To The City of Brookfield
Aug. 31, 1925

"This park received its name after Rev. Walter Tormey, a pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, willed the land to the City. Take a walk through the arch into this park that is located on the East side of South Main Street and enjoy a nice quiet moment on the benches. Tormey Park is the home of the Farmers Market during the months of May-October." - Brookfield Parks & Recreation
Type: Gateway

Subtype: Other

Location: Park

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