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Janssen City Park
Mena, Polk County, Arkansas
History of Janssen Park
Notes from editor: Rand McNally
stated in their 2007 Road Atlas that there was a Revolutionary Cannon
located at this park. We found two civil war cannons and a World
War II? Gun. Also, the National Register states that this park is
listed because it was founded in 1850, however, a history for the parks
reads 1903. The cabin is said to have been built around 1851 by
William Shelton and was at one time the city hall. Four (4) city
blocks were donated by Arthur Stillwell in 1906 for use as a park.
It was also featured on Ripley's Believe It or Not television show.
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William Shelton Log House
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Looking inside the cabin from the window.
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Monsignor A.P. Gallagher
1871 - 1950
Appointed Park Commissioner in 1906, he moved the spring 30 yards
northward and added another pond with a connecting bridge. The circular
drive and entrance from Maple Ave. was built under his direction. Father
Gallagher spent 53 years as Pastor of St. Agnes Catholic Church and was
elevated to Monsignor in 1924. He was loved by all.
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T. Texas Tyler
1916 - 1972
Born David Luke Myrick in Mena, he rose from humble beginnings to become
a star of Records, Television, Motion Pictures. Was a veteran of World
War II and will never be forgotten for his recording "Deck of Cards".
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