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| photo by Kevin Surbaugh |
Inscription:
Named for family of 1853-57 Texas Governor, Elisha Marshall Pease (1812-83), within whose early-day plantation this area was situated. Gov. and Mrs. Pease on May 20, 1875, gave 23-acre site here on Shoal Creek to City of Austin for use as a public park. It was already a landmark, known as post-Civil War camping ground of Gen. George A. Custer (1839-76) and 200 federal soldiers.
Left undeveloped until about 1913, park was nevertheless used for all sorts of celebrations such as the annual outings of volunteer firemen. It remains a spot of natural beauty.
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| photo by Kevin Surbaugh |
Erected:
1971
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| photo by Kevin Surbaugh |
Handicapped Accessibility:
Yes, somewhat accessible. It can be viewed by anyone on the public sidewalk.
Location:
1100 Kingsbury St
Austin TX 78701
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