W. Goodrich Jones
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 31° 05.519 W 097° 21.336
14R E 656843 N 3440959
Texas Historical Marker near the curb at Jones Park at 1102 W Ave H in Temple, providing a mini-biography of W. Goodrich Jones, the "Father of Forestry in Texas."
Waymark Code: WM165GQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/10/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 2849

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(1860-1950)

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)
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