The Lecture Series---Parker County Historical Commission

Join us for an installment of The Lecture Series, featuring Jeannine Kuhnell-an accomplished author, speaker, community advocate and blogger. Jeannine will present “Three Miles South of the Courthouse: Interpreting the Parker County Poor Farm.” In 1883, the county established the Poor Farm, but careful comparison of census data, burial contracts, and physical grave markers has revealed inconsistencies. What are the mysteries of these inconsistencies? How do they change our understanding of the Poor Farm and its history? Join us to delve into this fascinating story and uncover more about the complex history of Parker County, Texas.