Preservation Effort
Highway Adoption & Memorial Site
Honoring the memory of Zadock Woods through roadside stewardship, family remembrance, and ongoing care for a place that connects our history to the Texas landscape.
Overview
A Place We Tend
The Descendants of Zadock Woods have adopted a 3.27-mile section of Texas highway near the historic Woods Prairie and the monuments honoring Zadock Woods and other early Texas pioneers.
Through the Texas Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway Program, family members and volunteers gather throughout the year to remove litter and help preserve the appearance of this historic area.
It is simple work with a larger purpose. Every bag collected and every mile cared for helps ensure that visitors encounter a place treated with the respect its history deserves.
Cleanup Days
How We Care For The Site
Cleanup and memorial days can be organized around seasonal family availability, weather, and local conditions. This page can be updated as dates are confirmed.
Seasonal
A simple rhythm helps keep the adopted area safe, welcoming, and ready for family visits.
Before each visit
Check Conditions
Confirm weather, roadside access, supplies, and any local guidance before gathering at the site.
During cleanup
Work Together
Pick up litter, refresh the area respectfully, and document any maintenance needs for future planning.
Afterward
Share Updates
Send photos, notes, and future volunteer interest so the family can stay informed and involved.
Volunteer
Ways To Help
Family members can support the memorial site in practical, meaningful ways whether they live nearby or participate from a distance.
Cleanup Support
Help with litter pickup, supplies, coordination, or day-of participation when family workdays are announced.
Historical Preservation
Share photographs, memories, maps, and documented family information that help preserve the story connected to the site.
Scenes Of Stewardship
Images that reflect the Texas setting, volunteer spirit, and sense of remembrance surrounding the Highway Adoption & Memorial Site.
Roadside Landscape
The wider Texas setting that frames this preservation effort.
Clean-up Day September 24, 2026
Family and community service help keep the site respected and clean.
Shared Responsibility
Stewardship becomes stronger when generations participate together.
Woods’ Fort Reference
A historical illustration and plan that adds context to the memorial landscape.
Open Country
The landscape itself reminds us why preservation matters.
Gather And Remember
Each visit is an opportunity to honor family history with care.
Get Involved
Help Preserve The Legacy
Join the family list to receive updates about cleanup days, reunion news, and ongoing efforts to honor Zadock Woods and preserve our shared heritage.