Booker T. Washington Park (Texas)
| Booker T. Washington Park | |
|---|---|
 Historic marker | |
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| Type | Texas State Park |
| Area | 18 acres (0.073 km2) |
| Operated by | Nineteenth of June Organization |
| Open | Year round |
| Website | Official website |
Booker T. Washington Park is a Texas state park, located at Comanche Crossing, Limestone County, Texas, near Mexia.[1]
History[edit]
It was dedicated in 1898 for the annual celebration of Juneteenth.[2] 2.5 miles south of this site, slaves first heard of their emancipation.[3] There was a Tabernacle for church services, and Pavilion for concessions, and dancing.[4]
In 1981, three teens drowned, while detained by sheriffs.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Details - Booker T. Washington Park - Atlas Number 5293000452 - Atlas: Texas Historical Commission". atlas.thc.state.tx.us. Archived from the original on June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ Dyson, Omari L.; Ph.D, Judson L. Jeffries; Brooks, Kevin L. (July 23, 2020). African American Culture: An Encyclopedia of People, Traditions, and Customs [3 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-4408-6244-1. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "Booker T. Washington Park Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Archived from the original on January 14, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ "BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PARK". LIMESTONE. Archived from the original on June 19, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ June 2021 1, Michael Hall (May 24, 2021). "The Ghosts of Comanche Crossing". Texas Monthly. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
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