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Palmetto State Park (Texas)

Palmetto State Park is named for the tropical Dwarf Palmetto plant found there. The beautiful stone buildings in Palmetto State Park were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) between 1933 and 1936.

The park contains an unusual botanical area that resembles the tropics more than Central Texas. The ranges of eastern and western species merge, resulting in an impressive diversity of plant and animal life. Most notably, a stand of dwarf palmetto plants, from which the park gets its name, is found the park's swamp-like area.

Palmetto State Park is located in Central Texas, just southeast of Luling, off of Hwy. 183. For more information, please see: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/palmetto/

Enjoy your visit.

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Refectory (groop shelter)*tone mapped*
Refectory (groop shelter)*tone mapped*		 Refectory #2
Refectory #2		 Refectory #3
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Water Tower
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Mud Pot Fountain, built by CCC
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IMGP0079		 Todd, The Park Superintendent
Todd, The Park Superintendent		 Palmetto palms
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IMGP0022		 Park entrance
Park entrance
Entry detail
Entry detail		 Entry with fence
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Fence at entry		 Dynamic Range test #3
Dynamic Range test #3
**Test replacement image Refectory #3 tm.jpg
**Test replacement image Refectory #3 tm.jpg

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Guest 20-Jul-2008 00:05
These CCC structures are a treasure, and it's great that you are documenting them with such lovely photos.

Anita
Guest 19-Jun-2008 17:06
A wonderfully quiet and serene park , especially on weekdays when you may be the only one there.
A nice lake with fishing pier and bass, bream and catfish. I obtained an annual membership with fishing priveliges for an amazing $10 a year. No license needed.
Colonel Madison Blomquist
1937-
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