Photo courtesy Harris County PreArea park passed down through generations
On FM 2920 west of Mueschke Road—adjacent to the historical community of Rose Hill—sits a 133-acre nature preserve nearly untouched by the modernization of the surrounding area. Kleb Woods Nature Preserve provides trails and wildlife along with a glimpse into the history of agricultural life.
"Kleb Woods is a great asset to introduce the residents of the area to history in general and Texas history specifically," said Fred Collins, director of Cypress Top Historic Park and Kleb Woods Nature Preserve. "It allows people to see into early 20th century rural farm life, which is so different from life today that the experiential learning while at the historic farm is about the only way for young people to connect with their heritage and the not so distant past of the area."
The land that would become Kleb Woods Nature Preserve was first acquired by Andreas Kleb in 1871 for the cost of about $250 and was passed on to his son Edward in 1903. Edward Kleb and his wife, Minnie, had two children, Elmer and Myrtle. The property was used primarily for farming, cattle and planting trees during this time, according to the Cypress Historical Society.
"We have found and collected receipts and invoices that give us pieces to the puzzle," Collins said.
