Last updated: 6/17/2010
Groesbeck, Texas
Address
866 Park Road 35Groesbeck, TX 76642
phone: 254-729-5253
fax: 254-729-5253
e-mail: oldfortparker@aol.com
web: www.oldfortparker.org

Hours

Sunday, Wednesday - Saturday
9 AM - 5 PM

Admissions

$2 Adults 12 and older
$1 6-11 years
free for 5 years and under

Staff

Sarah McReynolds
phone:
Charles Deaton
phone:
Mike Hiatt
phone:
Description

Meals can be served by fort staff if arrangements are made in advance.

Old Fort Parker is a very early Texas fort built in 1833, and since reconstructed. The Comanche Indains as well as the Anglo Parker participate in keeping this historic site alive. We have primitive camping, 35 Rv hookups with water, 19 air conditioned rooms in historic barracks and a historic house available for lodging A visitor center is available for rent to serve meals etc.

History

1833 Was Built by pioneers
1933 Re construction by CCC Camp
1967 Re construction by Huntsville Prison Camp

Artifact Collections

Some artifacts from the Parker families etc.
Some bones from the Pin Oak Mammoth
German prison of WWII barracks
1885 Historic House

Educational Programs

Lectures or presentations on Cynthia Ann Parker.......usually free for gas and food

Publications

Historical Society newsletter about 3 times per year

Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Restaurant
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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