Athletic Field - Simms, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 33° 20.997 W 094° 30.219
15S E 360086 N 3691092
The newspaper article refers to a gym and athletic field. Unfortunately the gym has been demolished and replaced with a modern structure.
Waymark Code: WM16WHD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ScroogieII
Views: 1
Download this waymark:
.GPX File
.LOC File
.KML File (Google Earth)

When you drive into the stadium parking you get a good view of the backside of the seating for the field.

The Marshall News Messenger, Marshall, Texas, 07 Dec 1937

"Construction of a native rock gymnasium and building of an athletic field at Simms in Bowie county. WPA has been authorized to expend $22,825 and Simms Independent School District will spend $23,253. The project will provide 81,426 man-hours of work."

Project type: Other

Date built or created: 1937

Location: Simms, Texas Athletic Field

City: Simms

Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear

Website for additional information: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
To help give a different perspective and to better the waymark for future visitors please tell us about your visit and upload a favorite photograph you took of the waymark.

Although visiting this waymark in person is the only thing required of you to receive credit for your visit, taking the time to add this information is greatly appreciated.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest WPA Projects
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet.