Florey Park

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)

Florey Park is a historical marker in Andrews, Andrews County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Andrews County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 15 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.4545, -102.5708 near Andrews. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shafter Lake Cemetery (historical marker), about 5.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Shafter Lake Townsite, Irwin Ranch House, and Andrews County Courthouse (1939).

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5003001923. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.