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Moore County Park Association Forms to Preserve Public Beauty
The Moore County Park Association formed to establish reservations along public highways and preserve beauty spots for public benefit. Led by Henry A. Page as president and Leonard Tufts as secretary, with charter members including Prof. J. A. McLeod and Warren Manning, the group cites 1911 legislation enabling gifts of land or funds for free parks. The aim is to broaden right of way to protect landscapes, plants, and wildlife near schools, enhancing Moore County’s standing through thoughtful preservation.
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Moore County Park Association
Henry A. Page
J. B. von Cannon
Leonard ‘Tufts
J. A. McLeod
Warren N. Manning
J. Alton McIver
A. S. New
Leonard Tufts
Moore County
North Carolina
Prof. McLeod