Marker Inscription
Built 1889 by W. L. Huff; bought 1892 by Dr. J. W. Park (1855-1941). Born in Texas, Park studied at Louisville (Ky.) Medical College. As doctors were scarce, he was licensed in 1877, and practiced two years in Egypt (Tex.), then returned to take his degree in 1880. Locating in Kaufman, he engaged in active practice until the day before his death. He married Sallie Wiggins, 1883. After her death, wed Lida Matilda Thompson. Reared six children. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971
About this site
Huff-Park House is a historical marker in Kaufman, Kaufman County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Kaufman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 178 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5902, -96.3136 near Kaufman. The nearest cataloged historic site is Chisum, Colonel Isham (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include King, Mrs. William P., First United Methodist Church, and King's Fort.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5257008527. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
