Parker County, Administrative division in Texas, United States
Parker County spans 910 square miles of Texas land, featuring the Brazos River and reaching elevations up to 1,368 feet at Slipdown Mountain.
The Texas State Legislature established Parker County in 1855, naming it after Isaac Parker, who introduced the founding legislation that year.
The Weatherford community hosts regular gatherings at the county courthouse, where residents participate in local government meetings and seasonal celebrations.
Interstate highways I-20 and I-30, along with US routes 180 and 377, connect Parker County to major transportation networks across Texas.
The county maintains a population of 148,222 residents across multiple municipalities, with Weatherford serving as the central administrative hub.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1855
Capital city: Weatherford
Shares border with: Wise County, Tarrant County, Johnson County, Hood County, Palo Pinto County, Jack County
Website: http://co.parker.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 32.78000,-97.81000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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