The Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters gathered on Saturday, May 13, to host a ribbon cutting for the new Springfield-Harrison Roadside Park, located on JJ Highway in Hollister.
Several dozen community members were present for the celebration of the park, which features a trail leading to the infamous Murder Rock, where notorious bushwacker Alf Bolin was known to ambush passers by along the old Springfield-Harrison Road.
The property was donated by landowner Russell Jackson, with the hope visitors could safely access the area through the park and trails.
The project was made possible through a collaborative effort between the Hillcrofters and White River Valley Electric, through their Plugged In Community Enhancement Program. The program provides grants to organizations seeking assistance for community-driven projects in Taney, Stone, Christian, Douglas, and Ozark counties. According to White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s website, the program is designed to grow area economies, promote community revitalization, and strengthen overall livability in each county.
The full story can be found on the Branson Tri-Lakes News Website.
(Story by Chris Carlson, Branson Tri-Lakes News)
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