Leadership Aransas County XIV Class Project - June 2010

Between 1935 and 1939, the Texas Highway Department constructed several roadside parks along Highway 35 in Aransas County. Local residents ~ Mrs. J.L. Bell, Harry Hertzberg, Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, Joe S. Sheldon, Arnold K. Sheldon, Harry Traylor, and W.W. Wendell ~ donated the land for these parks.

You are standing at one of those parks that overlooked a spectacular lake, as shown in the photo to the left, now referred to as Tule Creek West.

The park photograph, shown to the right, was taken in 1952 after renovation to the park. These parks were widely used and enjoyed by residents and tourists in Aransas County to relax and view the beautiful live oaks and the lake.

This particular park featured a shellcrete entry and a round shellcrete flowerbed that can still be seen. The use of shellcrete for construction is a part of the history of Aransas County and speaks to the inventive spirit of our founding families.

The City of Rockport acquired this acreage in 2009 to restore this natural area for the enjoyment of all visitors. Leadership Aransas County class XIV is proud to partner with the City in this project to revitalize this land and highlight one of the county's many hidden historical sites.

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Rockport Cemetery
Home of George W. Fulton
Fulton Mansion
Frandolig Island
Fulton
Fulton Seafood Industry
Tourist Courts and Cottages
Fulton Community Church
Fulton Harbor
Site of Marion Packing Co.

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