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Latest News from the Poor Farm
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About the Poor Farm. Compression station to be installed on poor farm property. April 13, 2007. The Commissioners Court has been approached by Peregrine Pipeline to install a compression station in the southwest corner of the County Farm. Without the compression station, the county will have no way to get the gas to market. Last month it produced $60,000. Jim Webster, Commissioner. Precinct 4 Parker County.
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Poor Farm | Location
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The domino game of 42. Was originally invented in Parker County. In 1887, two young boys, William Thomas and Walter Earl, invented the game of 42 in their hometown, Trappe Spring, Parker County (now Garner). Back then, playing cards was declared sinful by the Baptists. So, these two boys tried playing cards with dominoes! About the Poor Farm. The Poor Farm is located about one mile south of Weatherford, on Tin Top Road and Leea Lane. It is near the old Harmony Community.
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Poor Farm | Plans
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Road to be built. Has agreed to give Parker County land to build a road on. This road will connect Highway 171 to Tin Top Road, going east-to-west. It will go through the county farm property, as well as through the college's land. About the Poor Farm. Plans for the Poor Farm. This project was originally the idea of Jim Webster, Precinct 4 County Commissioner. He made a master plan for the whole farm, but later decided to form the Advisory Group.
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Poor Farm | Related Links
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About the Poor Farm. The Poorhouse Story - www.poorhousestory.com. Government of Parker County - www.co.parker.tx.us. Parker County Heritage Society - www.parkercountyheritagesociety.com. Doss Heritage and Culture Center - www.dhcconline.com. Parker County Master Gardener Association - www.pcmg-texas.org. Parker County Committee on Aging - www.pccoa.org. Texas Historical Commission - www.thc.state.tx.us. Texas State Historical Association - www.tsha.utexas.edu.
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Poor Farm | About this Website
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About the Poor Farm. This website was built and is maintained by Benjamin Bruce. Of Annetta North, a college student, as a community service project for the Poor Farm Advisory Group. All photographs were taken at the Poor Farm by Benjamin Bruce, unless otherwise noted. Please do not use any information from this website without permission. If you have any questions, please.
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Parker County Poor Farm
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Latest news from the Poor Farm. Compression station to be installed. The Commissioners Court has been approached by Peregrine Pipeline to install a compression station in the southwest corner of the County Farm. To add this site to your favorites! About the Poor Farm. The Parker County Poor Farm. Rich in History and Nature. Are you interested in Parker County history or nature? Does this project sound interesting to you? Join one or more of our teams in the advisory group! This site has been visited 18614.
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Poor Farm Advisory Group
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We need your help! Join some of our teams! Are you interested in Parker County history or nature? Does this project sound interesting to you? Consider joining some of the teams on the Advisory Group! Just call Jim Webster. And he'll put you on the list! About the Poor Farm. The Poor Farm Advisory Group. The group is made up of 13 teams, each working on a specific part of the master plan or the promotion of the poor farm's development. We currently have the following teams:. Outdoor Learning Center Team.
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The Poor Farm | About the Poor Farm
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The Parker County Poor Farm. About the Poor Farm. About the Poor Farm. Parker County, Texas. As well as the land's incredible history, the property has much natural value as well. The entire acreage is 270 acres. About 70% of the property is natural wildlife habitat, and a 190-acre nature park is planned. With so much habitat loss occurring in Parker County due to development, it is important that land be set aside for wildlife habitat. The poor farm is an excellent opportunity to do this.
