Previously known as Parker Station, Aledo found its beginnings as a refueling stop along the Texas & Pacific Railroad during the mid-1800s. As the settlement continued to grow, a post office was …
Founded in 1978, Hudson Oaks lies five miles east of Weatherford on U.S. Highway 80 and Interstate Highway 20. With its nonexistent property taxes, Hudson Oaks has truly become a “boom …
The city of Springtown, located near the northern border of Parker County, sits 27 miles northwest of Fort Worth at the intersection of Hwy. 199 and Hwy. 51. Originally known as Littleton’s …
“The Annettas” refers to the unique juxtaposition of modern living and untouched natural beauty encompassed by the municipalities of Annetta, Annetta North, and Annetta South in East Parker County.
The city of Millsap, located on the west side of Parker County, began as a bustling business center at the intersection of the rail line and the United States’ first transcontinental highway. …
Named by the Texas Legislature as the Peach Capital of Texas, Weatherford welcomes 35,000 visitors each July to Parker County Peach Festival, one of the city’s larger events. But Weatherford is …
Located in southwest Parker County 11 miles southwest of Weatherford, the city of Brock found its beginnings in 1871 when John Brock, a carpenter and cabinet maker, moved to begin a new life in the …
Peaster originally came into being as Freeman, Texas, after John and Elizabeth Freeman came from Arkansas to settle the area. As time went on, the Freemans returned to Arkansas and the community’s …
Willow Park first emerged in the late 1800s as a small rural community called Willow Springs. Located eight miles east of Weatherford on the north side of Interstate 20, the area remained largely …
