Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jesse Parker
(About 1776 - May 27, 1849)
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8468.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 43.598′ N, 95° 32.668′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Avenue I and 9th Street. Marker is located in Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harry Fishburne Estill (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliott Toulmin Bowers (within shouting distance of this marker); Powell Sanctuary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Norton Shaver (about 300 feet away); The W.W. Adickes Addition to Oakwood Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Original Site of The Steamboat House (about 600 feet away); Joshua Houston (about 600 feet away); Honoring Unknown Graves (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.
Also see . . . Parker, Jesse - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on February 8, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.