State Park · Tennessee, United States
T. O. Fuller State Park
T. O. Fuller State Park is a state park in Tennessee, United States, established in 1938.
State Park · Tennessee, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Shelby, Tennessee, United States |
| Established | 1938 |
| Coordinates | 35.0625° N, 90.1289° W |
| Managed by | Tennessee state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About T. O. Fuller State Park
T.O. Fuller State Park is a state park in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It consists of 1,138 acres (461 ha) of mostly forest located in South Memphis on Mitchell Road. It is the only state park within the city limits and is suitable for wildlife. The park is named in honor of Thomas O. Fuller, who spent his life empowering and educating African Americans. The park facilities were originally built for the use of African Americans in the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It was the first state park in the United States east of the Mississippi River that was open to African Americans.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the city of Memphis |
Airports near this park
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- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · Memphis, United States · 8.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is T. O. Fuller State Park?
T. O. Fuller State Park is in Tennessee, United States (35.0625° N, 90.1289° W).
When was T. O. Fuller State Park established?
T. O. Fuller State Park was established in 1938, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to T. O. Fuller State Park?
The nearest town is Memphis, Tennessee. located in the city of Memphis.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tennessee_state_parks_and_natural_areas — Wikipedia list of Tennessee state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._O._Fuller_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).