In 1916, a Texas woman left six acres of riverbank for the public; her governor son later added 250 acres and the tiny gift helped create Texas' first state park
- Mother Neff State Park (Image Credit: Wikipedia)In 1916, a small piece of land along Texas’ Leon River became the starting point for what would eventually become the state’s first state park.
- Isabella Neff, known locally as Mother Neff, had long welcomed neighbours and community groups to the riverbank for picnics, gatherings, fishing and other events.
- She donated six acres of her favourite spot to the State of Texas for a park in 1916.
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- Mother Neff State Park (Image Credit: Wikipedia)In 1916, a small piece of land along Texas’ Leon River became the starting point for what would eventually become the state’s first state park.
- Isabella Neff, known locally as Mother Neff, had long welcomed neighbours and community groups to the riverbank for picnics, gatherings, fishing and other events.
- She donated six acres of her favourite spot to the State of Texas for a park in 1916.
Sources: Times of India