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T.O. Fuller State Park is a state park in the city of Memphis in West Tennessee.
The park is one of the few locations for wildlife in Memphis, It consists of 1,138 acres (4.6 km²) of mostly forest located in South Memphis on Mitchell Road. It is the only state park within the city limits.
The park is named in honor of Dr. Thomas O. Fuller, who spent his life empowering and educating African Americans. The park facilities were originally built for the use of African Americans in the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
[edit] Chucalissa Village
During construction, the CCC discovered Chickasaw Native American relics on the site and archaeological excavations of this Mississippian mound complex were initiated. A recreated Native American village, Chucalissa, was built on the site in 1962. Chucalissa includes recreated temples and homes, preserved archeological excavations, a museum, and theater. The Chucalissa facility is operated by the University of Memphis and serves as a gateway for understanding archaeology and the interpretation of Native American history. Chucalissa is the site of the Choctaw Indian Heritage Festival held annually in August.
[edit] References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
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