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Parker County Courthouse

Weatherford, Parker County

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.

Marker Details

Address College St. & US 180, Courthouse Square
Location Description Courthouse Square, College Street at US 180, one on west side, one on east side, Weatherford
Marker # 3939
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code courthouses
Latitude, Longitude 32.758838, -97.797432

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