Near Elkhart in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Dickinson Parker

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. Dickinson Parker Marker

Inscription. A San Jacinto Veteran
Born in Tennessee
May 29, 1812
Died August 1, 1844

His Wife
Lucinda Eaton Parker
Born January 14, 1820
Died January 27, 1847

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8795.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 31° 35.505′ N, 95° 35.295′ W. Marker is near Elkhart, Texas, in Anderson County. Memorial is on Farm to Market Road 861, 0.2 miles north of County Road 103, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in the western section of the Pilgrim Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1559 FM861, Elkhart TX 75839, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rev. Daniel Parker (here, next to this marker); Miles Bennett (here, next to this marker); In Honor of the Veterans Buried at Pilgrim (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pilgrim Predestinarian Regular Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Old Pilgrim Church (about 300 feet away); Replica of Pilgrim Church

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(about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Pilgrim Predestinarian Regular Baptist Church (approx. 2 miles away); Site of Henry High School (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkhart.

Additional commentary.
1. Dickinson Parker - State of Texas 1936 marker
This marker is a part of the State of Texas Historical markers for the War of Texas Independence. It also has information about the marker from the Atlas of Texas Historical sites including a Texas State marker number.

— Submitted April 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

The Dickinson Parker Marker is the second marker on the right side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The Dickinson Parker Marker is the second marker on the right side

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.