Falls County Roadside Park - Marlin, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 14.932 W 096° 50.843
14R E 704988 N 3459180
Federal funds supported the construction of the Falls County Roadside Park in Marlin TX.
Waymark Code: WM12441
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2020
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Waco News-Tribune 1936"Falls County Roadside Park Marker
The Marlin Democrat tells of a road marker to be placed on highway 6 south of Marlin, as follows:
The concrete base on which the marker identifying the roadside park to be sponsored by the Rotary club and assisted by the Chamber of Commerce on highway No. 6, south of Big Creek, has been completed and is ready for the placing of the marker. The marker will carry the of the state highway department and a bronze plaque which will give highlights of Falls county history. Shrubs, ornamental bushes and flowers will be placed along the highway for almost a quarter of a mile in the vicinity of the park, according to present plans. The park is being put in by the highway department with funds allotted by the federal government. The ground for the park was donated by J. G Bargnier, owner of the land adjoining, it is understood.
These roadside parks are put in by the state highway department in many counties where suitable ground can be obtained, and some local authority or organization sponsoring the project."