Dellwood Park

Before 1830, Caddo Indians had campgrounds here around mineral springs flowing red, white, and blue waters. First home at future Mount Pleasant was built here in 1830s by Benjamin Gooch. A health-recreational resort by 1895, springs area was site (1909-16) of the lavish Dellwood Hotel, built by the Red Mineral Springs Development Co., headed by Dr. T. M. Fleming. These steps are from Dellwood Hotel, which burned. Favorite spot for Confederate conventions, political rallies, and other meetings, the site was acquired 1951 by city of Mount Pleasant, as Dellwood Park.

Dellwood Park is a historical marker in Mt. Pleasant, Titus County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 9 historical markers documented in Titus County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 76 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.1458, -94.9597 near Mt. Pleasant. The nearest cataloged historic site is Greathouse (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Titus County Courthouse, Titus County C.S.A., and First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5449011173. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.