Isaac Parker
Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
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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 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
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Born in Georgia in 1793, Isaac Parker came to Texas in 1833 with the pioneer family that built Fort Parker in Limestone County. He fought in the Texas Revolution, served in the Congress of the Republic of Texas, took part in the 1845 statehood convention, and later sat in the state legislature. In the 1850s he introduced the bill that created the county named in his honor.
Why it matters
Parker's long public career spans Texas's passage from Mexican province to republic to state, and the county bearing his name marks the enduring influence of its founding pioneer legislators.
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