Isaac Parker

The county's namesake spent years trying to bring a niece home. The Handbook of Texas says Isaac Parker's niece and nephew, Cynthia Ann and John Parker, were captured at Fort Parker on May 19, 1836, and that he made repeated efforts in 1845 to win their release. In January 1861 he identified Cynthia Ann at Camp Cooper after her recapture, took her to his home at Birdville and then to Austin, where he had bills passed for her pension and a league of land. He introduced the bill creating Parker County in 1855-56 and was buried at Turner Cemetery.

What the plaque says

Isaac Parker (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

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Chandor Gardens — 7.8 mi
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• Kimbell Art Museum — 19 mi
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• Fort Worth Stockyards — 20 mi
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