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Parker-Davis House, 1890

Glen Rose, Somervell County

Marker Text

Built by James T. Parker, a Confederate veteran who in a 42-day wagon trip moved from Tennessee to Texas in 1871. Taught, farmed, served as county commissioner. Native limestone, quarried nearby. 18" walls. Modernized 1964 by Wm. C. Davis, Jr. family. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Marker Details

Address FM 56
Location Description Near FM 56 on private property
Marker # 13765
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code residences; pioneers; county officials
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 32.27684, -97.856404

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