Marker Inscription
(March 18, 1801-May 23, 1886) A native of Chicago, Dr. Peter Gunsolus came to this area in the 1850s. He lived and practiced medicine in Shackelford, Parker, and Stephens Counties. Gunsolus eventually settled here on Duck Creek, which was later renamed in his honor, and was a valued member of the community. Although some accounts state he was the father of 53 children from his seven marriages, many of those may have been step-children. Gunsolus Creek has played an important role in Breckenridge history as the site of social, religious, and civic activities.
About this site
Gunsolus, Dr. Peter is a historical marker in Breckenridge, Stephens County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Stephens County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 65 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7571, -98.8969 near Breckenridge. The nearest cataloged historic site is First National Bank Building, Old (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Walker, Breckenridge Stephens, Home, Stephens County Courthouse, and Walter Prescott Webb's Formative Years.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5429001275. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
