William Howard Taft is best known as the President who got stuck in the bathtub at the White House (he was just under 6 foot and weighed close to 350 pounds), and then maybe for the Teapot Dome Scandel (but if you remember that, you must have REALLY paid attention in history class). But he holds a special place in Wenonah history...
In an interview in 1985, Mrs. Jones recalled when William Howard Taft unexpectedly dropped by on the train and decided to give a campaign speach:
"How he happened to come to Wenonah, I don't know. But we were intrigued by this huge man who was giving a political talk at the park, and we stopped to listen. Just then, the new Mrs. Thomas Farr rode along in her limousine and asked her chauffeur to stop to see what was happening.
But just then, Mr. Farr walked across the street and really gave his wife a lecture about listening to a politician. They got in the limousine and drove home. It made quite an impression on us because it seemed so rude to Mr. Taft."
Wenonah Woods is open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. Please respect the hours on these trails, especially as they often times pass right along the edges of people's property. Also, please use official trailheads and do not cut through people's property. These trails have some ups and downs, as well as some wet spots, although the town does an amazing job of maintaining them.
Congrats to Forbez on the FTF!