T. O. Fuller State Park

This 1,138-acre park contains woodlands, hiking trails, and sports facilities, with terrain varying from Mississippi flood plains to high bluff ridges.

The Civilian Conservation Corps Camp 1464-SP-10 started building the park facilities in 1938, making it the first state park for African Americans east of Mississippi.

The park honors Thomas O. Fuller, an African American educator who served as principal of Howe Institute for 27 years and advanced civil rights.

The park features an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, softball fields, and 35 picnic tables with grills throughout the area.

During construction in 1940, workers uncovered a prehistoric Native American settlement, which developed into the Chucalissa Indian Village and museum.

Location: Memphis

Inception: 1938

Operator: Tennessee Department of Environment and Convservation

Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/t-o-fuller

GPS coordinates: 35.06250,-90.12889

Latest update: March 31, 2025 06:31