FAQs : Texas Historical Commission

Is Acton a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport?
Are there any facilities available at the site?
Is Acton really the smallest historic site in Texas?
Who owns Acton?

Is Acton a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport?

Are there any facilities available at the site?

Is Acton really the smallest historic site in Texas?

Q: Is Acton a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport? A: No, effective January 1, 2008, Acton State Historic Site was transferred to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and is no longer considered a Texas State Park. The State Park Pass and Parklands Passport are statewide passes for parks operated by TPWD. Acton State Historic Site is managed by the THC. Find out more about Acton's admission fees on the Hours & Admission page.
Q: Are there any facilities available at the site? A: No, the site is located in Acton Cemetery.
Q: Is Acton really the smallest historic site in Texas? A: Yes, it is a total of .01 acres.
Q: Who owns Acton? A: The state of Texas owns Acton. In 2008, the state legislature transferred the site from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission (THC). It is no longer affiliated with the state park system. The THC is the state agency for historic preservation.

Q: Is Acton a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport?

No, effective January 1, 2008, Acton State Historic Site was transferred to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and is no longer considered a Texas State Park. The State Park Pass and Parklands Passport are statewide passes for parks operated by TPWD. Acton State Historic Site is managed by the THC. Find out more about Acton's admission fees on the Hours & Admission page.

Q: Are there any facilities available at the site?

No, the site is located in Acton Cemetery.

Q: Is Acton really the smallest historic site in Texas?

Yes, it is a total of .01 acres.

Q: Who owns Acton?

The state of Texas owns Acton. In 2008, the state legislature transferred the site from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission (THC). It is no longer affiliated with the state park system. The THC is the state agency for historic preservation.