Kaufman in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Huff-Park House
Photographed by Rheba Bybee, July 24, 2016
1. Huff-Park House Marker
Marker not attached to home. Homeowner propped it on a chair.
Built 1889 by W.L. Huff; bought 1892 by Dr. J.W. Park (1855-1941).
Born in Texas, Park studied at Louisville (Ky.) Medical College. As doctors were scarce, he was licensed in 1877, and practiced two years in Egypt (Tex.), then returned to take his degree in 1880. Locating in Kaufman, he engaged in active practice until the day before his death.
He married Sallie Wiggins, 1883. After her death, wed Lida Matilda Thompson. Reared six children.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1971
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8527.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 32° 35.41′ N, 96° 18.805′ W. Marker is in Kaufman, Texas, in Kaufman County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Wykagyl Street and West Grove Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 North Wykagyl Street, Kaufman TX 75142, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mrs. William P. King (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kaufman County
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More about this marker. The home was restored in 2021 and the marker attached to it in the area of the front porch.
Photographed by Cindy Rich, February 6, 2023
2. Huff-Park House and Marker
Photographed by Rheba Bybee, July 24, 2016
3. Huff-Park House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on January 28, 2023, by Cindy Rich of Kaufman, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. 2. submitted on February 6, 2023. 3. submitted on July 26, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
