Photograph of shops on North Sherman Street in Mexia, Texas. A drugstore and ice cream parlor can be seen in the image.

Old Fort Parker is a reconstructed fort that pays tribute to the Parker family and other pioneers who paid a high price to settle in Texas. The Parkers and other members of their church came to Texas from Crawford County, Illinois in 1833. In 1832, Daniel Parker, a staunch theologian, had gained permission to settle in Texas. After organizing those who wanted to go to Texas into the Predestinarian Baptist Church, they all left Illinois in July of 1833 in ox- drawn wagons. Daniel and the majority of his followers settled near the present City of Elkhart, where a replica of their Pilgrim Baptist Church still stands in their memory. Other members of the group preferred to settle farther west, near the Navasota River. Elder John Parker and three of his sons (Silas, James, and Benjamin) began in December 1833 to clear land and to construct "Parker's Fort." On May 19, 1836, Comanche Indians attacked the fort; 5 were killed, 5 were captured, and the 21 survivors made their way to where Palestine is today. The most famous of the captives was Cynthia Ann Parker. She adapted to Indian ways and later married Chief Peta Nocona. Quanah Parker, the last …

Old Fort Parker is a reconstructed fort that pays tribute to the Parker family and other pioneers who paid a high price to settle in Texas. The Parkers and other members of their church came to Texas from Crawford County, Illinois in 1833. In 1832, Daniel Parker, a staunch theologian, had gained permission to settle in Texas. After organizing those who wanted to go to Texas into the Predestinarian Baptist Church, they all left Illinois in July of 1833 in ox- drawn wagons. Daniel and the majority of his followers settled near the present City of Elkhart, where a replica of their Pilgrim Baptist Church still stands in their memory. Other members of the group preferred to settle farther west, near the Navasota River. Elder John Parker and three of his sons (Silas, James, and Benjamin) began in December 1833 to clear land and to construct "Parker's Fort." On May 19, 1836, Comanche Indians attacked the fort; 5 were killed, 5 were captured, and the 21 survivors made their way to where Palestine is today. The most famous of the captives was Cynthia Ann Parker. She adapted to Indian ways and later married Chief Peta Nocona. Quanah Parker, the last …

Old Fort Parker is a reconstructed fort that pays tribute to the Parker family and other pioneers who paid a high price to settle in Texas. The Parkers and other members of their church came to Texas from Crawford County, Illinois in 1833. In 1832, Daniel Parker, a staunch theologian, had gained permission to settle in Texas. After organizing those who wanted to go to Texas into the Predestinarian Baptist Church, they all left Illinois in July of 1833 in ox- drawn wagons. Daniel and the majority of his followers settled near the present City of Elkhart, where a replica of their Pilgrim Baptist Church still stands in their memory. Other members of the group preferred to settle farther west, near the Navasota River. Elder John Parker and three of his sons (Silas, James, and Benjamin) began in December 1833 to clear land and to construct "Parker's Fort." On May 19, 1836, Comanche Indians attacked the fort; 5 were killed, 5 were captured, and the 21 survivors made their way to where Palestine is today. The most famous of the captives was Cynthia Ann Parker. She adapted to Indian ways and later married Chief Peta Nocona. Quanah Parker, the last …

Photograph of a corner section of Fort Parker. This segment appears to be constructed entirely of logs including the fence and corner tower. Old Fort Parker is a reconstructed fort that pays tribute to the Parker family and other pioneers who paid a high price to settle in Texas.

Photograph of the Texas Hall in Tehuacana, Texas.

Photograph of the Antleri Hotel in Limestone County, Texas.

Photograph of the Texas Hall in Tehuacana, Texas.

Photograph of two green signs on the side of a road in Groesbeck, Texas. The one of the left reads: "Groesbeck City Limit Pop. 4291". The other sign reads: "Frost Creek".

Photograph of the exterior of the red and white Limestone County courthouse in Groesbeck, Texas. There are trees on the courthouse lawn, and a red brick road in the foreground.

Photograph of a stone carving on the top of a building, seen through the leaves of two trees.

Photograph of the front entrance to the red and white Limestone County courthouse in Groesbeck, Texas. Trees are visible to the left.

Photograph of the detail of a window on the Limestone County courthouse in Groesbeck, Texas.

Photograph of the architectural detail of the exterior of the top floors of the Limestone County courthouse in Groesbeck, Texas.

Photograph of a red brick street in Groesbeck, Texas. Several cars and buildings are visible in the background.

Photograph of the exterior of the red and white Limestone County courthouse in Groesbeck, Texas. There are trees on the lawn, and the street is visible in the foreground.

Photograph of the steps leading up to the front doors to the Limestone County courthouse in Groesbeck, Texas.

Photograph of the Limestone Inn building in Groesbeck, Texas, with several cars parked in the lot. A sign, missing the 'n' in 'Limestone', is visible to the right.

Photograph of a building at the Limestone Inn in Groesbeck, Texas.

Photograph of the sunset looking out at Lake Limestone in Groesbeck, Texas. There are several boats on the water, and a few cars and trucks parked on the lake's shore.

Photograph of an unidentified baby wearing a white gown on a fur blanket, placed on a wicker chair.

Photograph of the Old Trinity University in Tehuacana, Texas.

Photograph of the Old Trinity University Main Building in Tehuacana, Texas.

Photograph of a green street sign marking the city limits of Groesbeck, Texas.