Details for D. A. Parker House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5083001143
Data
Marker Number | 1143 |
Atlas Number | 5083001143 |
Marker Title | D. A. Parker House |
Index Entry | Parker, D. A., House |
Address | |
City | Novice |
County | Coleman |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 437787 |
UTM Northing | 3537154 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings |
Marker Year | 1983 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | 2 miles west of Novice on FM 1770, then 1 mile south on CR 488 |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | A native of Ohio, David Absalom Parker (b. 1849) came to Coleman County in 1876 with his wife, Nannie Rachel (Atkinson). Soon after, they constructed this two-story stone residence. Parker became a prominent area cattleman and helped establish the town of Novice when rail lines were built to the area in 1910. The owner of a general store and cotton gin, he was instrumental in the formation of school, church, and post office. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983 |