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Maria Pellegrino Park
| Maria Pellegrino Park | |
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| Type | Municipal park |
| Location | Marble Hill, Missouri, 63764 United States |
| Coordinates | 37°18′16″N 89°59′19″W / 37.3045°N 89.9885°W |
| Area | 31 acres (13 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m)[2] |
| Created | June 4, 1972 |
| Founder | Frank P. Pellegrino |
| Owned by | City of Marble Hill |
| Website | Pellegrino Park |
Maria Pellegrino Park is a municipal park in the western of portion of Marble Hill, Missouri, United States. The park is the largest of the five reserves in the municipality. Pellegrino Park features tennis courts, pavilions, playground equipment, picnic tables, restroom facilities, forest, and a two acre lake for fishing.[3] The park began planning in 1969 and was established in 1972 on 31 acres of city owned land.[4][5] The park was founded by Frank Pellegrino, the former president and chairman of the International Hat Company of St. Louis. The company operated one of its factories in Marble Hill until 1989, employing approximately 300 people.[6] The park was built on land donated by the company located directly adjacent to International Hat's manufacturing plant. Pellegrino named the park in honor of his Italian-American mother, Maria Pellegrino.[7][8] The plaque located at the entrance gate reads that the park is dedicated to her "as an expression of her concern for the betterment of her fellowman."
- ^ "Marble Hill to Ballot on Gift of Cash, Park". Southeast Missourian. Cape Girardeau, MO. May 17, 1969. p. 3. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ "Pellegrino Park". Topozone. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ United States Federal Highway Administration 2008, p. 3-21.
- ^ "Donates Land for 31-Acre City Park". The Sedalia Democrat. Sedalia, MO. Associated Press. June 2, 1972. p. 3.
- ^ "Lutesville to Dedicate 31-Acre Park". The Daily Standard. Sikeston, MO. Associated Press. June 2, 1972. p. 3.
- ^ "Gas leaks cause minor discomfort". Southeast Missourian. January 7, 1980. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ "Twin Cities Get Offer of Land, Cash for Park". Southeast Missourian. Cape Girardeau, MO. April 2, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
- ^ "Park Benefactor". Southeast Missourian. Cape Girardeau, MO. June 5, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved 8 January 2014.
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