# @outbound_folk on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C4n-Yu_u1E1
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11932835-outbound-folk-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/a68126df61.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-03-17T18:11:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Outbound FOLK (@outbound_folk) — https://gondola.cc/outbound_folk

## Caption

Castle Rock's iconic landmark, "The Rock," has always been a central part of the town's history, and Rock Park reflects that connection. Here's how the park came to be.

The prominent rock formation got its name in 1859 from a gold seeker named David Kellogg, who saw a resemblance to a castle.

Land Acquisitions: The park itself wasn't formed overnight. It's made up of eight separate parcels acquired as public open space between 1947 and 1991.

Piece by Piece: The land ownership shifted throughout the years. Originally granted to Daniel Fitch in 1890, it passed to George Stewart in 1922. After his death in 1943, his heirs started conveying pieces to the town.

The Town Steps In: In 1947, the first 20 acres north of the Rock were deeded to the town by Stewart's heirs. Over the next few decades, they obtained the top of the Rock itself, surrounding lots, and finally a large parcel from Columbia Savings and Loan.

Today, Rock Park stands at 62.3 acres, a testament to the town's commitment to preserving the natural area around this significant landmark.
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