Historical MarkerIsaac Parker
Weatherford · Parker County · Dedicated 1986 · THC Atlas #5367002655
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Marker Inscription
(Apr. 7, 1793 - Apr. 14, 1883) A native of Georgia, Isaac Parker came to Texas in 1833 as part of the pioneer family that built Ft. Parker in Limestone County. He fought in the Texas Revolution and served in the Republic of Texas Congress, representing part of East Texas. He participated in the 1845 statehood convention and later represented Tarrant and Ellis counties in the State Legislature. In the 1850s, Parker introduced the bill creating this county, which was named in his honor. Recorded - 1986
About this site
Isaac Parker is a historical marker in Weatherford, Parker County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 74 historical markers documented in Parker County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 205 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7998, -97.6850 near Weatherford. The nearest cataloged historic site is Turner Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Parker, Isaac, Dicey Cemetery, and Simmons Family Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5367002655. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
