Parker County Courthouse
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
N 32° 45.536 W 097° 47.813
14S E 612698 N 3625203
Small Marker attached to the Parker County Courthouse in Weatherford.
Waymark Code: WMGHJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member clayj
Views: 81

Index Entry: Parker County Courthouse
Address: College St. & US 180, Courthouse Square
City: Weatherford
Subject Codes: CT;
Year Marker Erected: 1964
Marker Location: Courthouse Square, College Street at US 180, one on west side, one on east side, Weatherford, TX
Marker Size: Medallion & Plate
Marker Number: 3939

Marker Text:
Scene of many noted trials. Built 1884-86. Cost $55,555.55. Fourth courthouse in history of county, organized 1856. An oak on Fort Belknap Road was court site that year. In this building practiced S.W.T. Lanham, who was Governor of Texas 1902-1906. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.


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