John W.Weeks: Was born in Lancaster New Hampshire in 1860, Served as a Congressmen from 1905- 1913, a U.S. Senator from 1913-1919 ,a Member of President Harding Cabinet in 1920 and then as Secretary of War from 1921-1925.
John Weeks tenure in Politics allowed him to be a strong advocate for the creation and the foundation of the United States National Forest System. This legislation became know as the Weeks act in 1911. This preservation movement began in 1906 when Congressmen Weeks made a motion to Congress to authorize Federal purchase of private land for the purpose of forest reserve. Ultimately it was Floods, forest fires and the protection of forest land's natural watershed that help to pass this legislation. The ability to control the water flow was defined as a primary function of the formation of the management of the forest reserve.
Weeks summer home on Mount Prospect in Lancaster New Hampshire, was dedicated to the state and the more than 400 acres, buildings and fire watch tower are know as Weeks state park today. If you ever get a chance to visit it is worth the trip and the Mountain views are terrific.
For more info on Weeks State Park… 603-788-4004
- Scenic overlooks
- Nature walks
- Picnic tables
- Observation - fire tower
- Memorial building museum
- 1 1/2 mile narrow, two way traffic road to the summit.
- For autos or walking, not suitable for busses or campers.
- Historic site fee paid at the memorial building.
- Importance of Weeks law told with photos, words and art.
- Teddy Roosevelt's gift moose head.
- Mounted specimens of New England birds and animals.
- Logging history
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