Details for Florey Park
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5003001923
Data
| Marker Number | 1923 |
| Atlas Number | 5003001923 |
| Marker Title | Florey Park |
| Index Entry | Florey Park |
| Address | |
| City | Andrews |
| County | Andrews |
| UTM Zone | 13 |
| UTM Easting | 732565 |
| UTM Northing | 3584536 |
| Subject Codes | parks; oil/petroleum topics |
| Marker Year | 1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | From Andrews, take U.S. 385 north about 3 miles, then go east on Florey Park Rd. about 3 miles. Or, from Andrews, take U.S. 385 north about 10 miles to Florey, then go 1 mile east on Florey Park Rd. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | Named for old town of Florey, established as a post office 7 miles to the northeast in 1909, prior to the organization of Andrews County, June 1910. In heart of the Means Oil Field, opened 1930, this park is at site of a 1934-1958 camp of Humble Oil and Refining Company. In the 24 years of the camp's history, its many residents developed an oasis here. The recreation area, with its lush grass and tall trees, attracted visitors from all parts of the county. On September 22, 1958, Humble Company donated the land to be used as a county park. (1965) |