Historical Markers in
Parker County, Texas

1933 Weatherford City Hall Aledo United Methodist Church All Saints' Episcopal Church Annetta Cemetery Authon Cemetery Baker Community Bankhead Highway in Aledo Battern Cemetery Bose Ikard Brock Methodist Church Bud Clark Cemetery Campbell Memorial Hospital Cartersville Central Christian Church Chandor Gardens Citizens National Bank City of Aledo Clark Cemetery Coho and Nancy Jane Smith Farmstead Site Colonel Alfred G. Cooper Dennis Methodist Church Dilbeck Cemetery Eureka Lodge No. 371, A. F. & A. M. First Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Aledo First District Court in Parker County, Site First National Bank of Weatherford First Plant of Acme Brick Company First Plant of Acme Brick Company First United Methodist Church of Weatherford Fondren Cemetery Fort Wolters Franco-Texan Land Company Building Fred Rider Cotten Goforth Graves Governor S.W.T. Lanham Grace First Presbyterian Church Greenwood Community Harmony Cemetery Hiner Hoggard-Reynolds Cemetery Holland, Gustavus Adolphus Hood Family Cemetery Isaac Parker Isaac Parker J. J. Hamilton Log Cabin Jack Llewellyn Knight James Claude Wright House James Robertson Couts Jay Bird-Union School, Church, and Cemetery Lawson D. Gratz Lemley Cemetery Merchants and Farmers State Bank Millsap Cemetery Millsap United Methodist Church Mount Pleasant Colored School Nelson Cemetery New Hope Cemetery & New Hope Baptist Church Newberry Commuinity Old City Greenwood Cemetery Oliver Loving Parker County Courthouse Parker County Poor Farm and Cemetery Parker County, C.S.A. Parsons Station Peaster Cemetery Poe Prairie Poolville Poolville United Methodist Church Porter Cemetery R. W. Kindel House Robinson Cabin/Slover School Rock Creek Cemetery Rock Springs Cemetery Samuel Joseph Redgate Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham Santa Fe Depot Shaw House Silver Creek United Methodist Church Soda Springs Soldier Spring Park Spring Creek Community Springtown Cemetery Stephens Cemetery Sunshine Special's "Ellsmere" Texas Pythian Home The Double Log Cabin Thomas C. Snailum Tucker House Twentieth Century Club Veal's Station Veal's Station Cemetery Walker Bend Community and Cemetery Walnut Creek Baptist Church Weatherford Weatherford College Old Main Building Weatherford Post Office Weatherford, Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railway Whitt Cemetery Whitt Seminary William and Elisabeth Woody Homestead Woody Cemetery Woolfolk-McCall House Wright Cemetery Zion Hill Church, School, and Cemetery
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.
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Parker County, TX has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century. The area was inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Tonkawa and Comanche, before the arrival of European settlers. In the early 1850s, Texas became embroiled in conflicts with the Native American tribes, leading to the establishment of Fort Parker in what is now present-day Parker County. This fort served as protection for early settlers from Native American attacks.

In 1855, Parker County was officially established and named after Fort Parker. The county quickly grew as more settlers flocked to the region attracted by fertile land and an abundance of water sources. The advent of the Texas and Pacific Railway in the late 19th century further spurred growth and development in the county.

Parker County played a significant role in the cattle industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The county's open prairies became an ideal location for cattle ranching, and the development of railroads allowed ranchers to transport their livestock to markets more efficiently. This led to prosperity and economic growth in the county, with many cattle ranches operating successfully.

Over the years, Parker County has seen its fair share of challenges and triumphs. It has weathered economic downturns, faced natural disasters like the devastating tornado outbreak in 1957, and experienced growth in population and urbanization. Today, Parker County continues to thrive as a vibrant community with a rich history, welcoming residents, and picturesque landscapes that highlight its enduring legacy as an important part of Texas' past and present.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Parker County, Texas.

  • 1855: Parker County officially established on December 12.
  • 1856: Fort Worth becomes the county seat.
  • 1872: Weatherford becomes the county seat.
  • 1877: Santa Fe Railroad arrives in Weatherford.
  • 1885: The first oil well is drilled in the county.
  • 1919: Parker County experiences the deadliest tornado in Texas history, resulting in 114 fatalities.
  • 1956: The first major shopping center, Town & Country Shopping Center, opens in Weatherford.
  • 1974: Weatherford College is established.
  • 1993: Lake Weatherford Dam fails, causing significant flooding in the area.
  • 2010: Parker County celebrates its 155th anniversary.