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Purtis Creek State Park |
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4225 FM 316
Eustace TX 75124
903/425-2332
History: Purtis Creek State Park is located in Henderson and Van Zandt Counties
and has a total acreage of 1582.4. The park was acquired in 1977 from private
owners and was opened to the public in 1988.
Purtis Creek State Park is located in an area where the Wichita and Caddo
Indians once roamed. Just east of the park, on private property, is a cliff over
hang that was used by unknown Indians as a temporary shelter. Petroglyphs are
carved into the rock walls that indicate this area was a good hunting area. This
area being well populated with game caused an influx of Anglos in the early to
mid-1800s. Many small towns and communities were established during this time.
The road that lies on the south border of the park at the entrance was known as
the Tyler to Porter's Bluff Road, a well known stage route from East Texas to
the Trinity River. Along this route, just northeast of Edom near the Neches
River, is the site where the famed Cherokee Indian Chief Boles was slain in the
Battle of the Neches in 1839.
Activities: Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, and
hiking. The park rents paddle boats, kayaks and canoes. Tours: Please check the
Calendar of Events for Interpretive programs and tours. Special programs are
given for groups upon request. |
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