The new park and memorial will include historic cemeteries, walking trails, a Juneteenth plaza, and a monument to revitalize what was one of the first freedmen towns in Texas.
A new public park and memorial are coming to a historic site near Kendleton, which was one of the first freedmen towns in Texas.Fort Bend County announced a significant investment Monday morning with plans to preserve and honor the African American history of the area.
A new public park and memorial are coming to a historic site at Bates M. Allen Memorial Park near Kendleton, which was one of the first freedmen towns in Texas. Some of those freedmen were the ones who started a community in the area, and some were even buried on the site.
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