Isaac Parker
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 32° 47.643 W 097° 40.964
14S E 623343 N 3629224
Texas Historical Marker at the grave of Isaac Parker, a Georgia-born Texas statesman who fought in the Texas Revolution. Parker County was named for him. Turner Graveyard, near Lake Weatherford, north of Hudson Oaks and Willow Park.
Waymark Code: WMEBN3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Marker Number: 2655

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(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 Fort 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
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