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A native of Ohio, David Absalom Parker (b. 1849) came to Coleman County in 1876 with his wife, Nannie Rachel (Atkinson). Soon after, they constructed this two-story stone residence. Parker became a prominent area cattleman and helped establish the town of Novice when rail lines were built to the area in 1910. The owner of a general store and cotton gin, he was instrumental in the formation of school, church, and post office. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
Parker, D.A., House is a historical marker in Novice, Coleman County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Coleman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 50 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.9704, -99.6584 near Novice. The nearest cataloged historic site is Atoka Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rough Creek, Midway, and Silver Valley Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5083001143. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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