Historic Courthouse

The Parker County Courthouse is a landmark in Weatherford

The Parker County Courthouse was completed in 1886 using local limestone and still stands at the center of Weatherford.

The Parker County Courthouse was finished in 1886. It is built of Parker County limestone in the Second Empire style. It sits at the center of the county seat, Weatherford.

The courthouse is a working government building. County clerk and court functions run there at 1 Courthouse Square, Weatherford. It anchors downtown Weatherford. The courthouse-square layout is common across Texas county seats that were built in the mid-1800s. If you need to file a document or find a county office, this is the place to start.

Source to confirm: TSHA Handbook — Parker County

More Parker County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle property taxes in Parker County

Parker County splits property tax duties between two offices — one sets values, the other handles registration and some collections.

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Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Parker County

Homeowners who live in their home on January 1 can apply to lower their taxable value and cap yearly appraisal increases.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural valuation can cut land taxes dramatically

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may qualify for much lower tax values in Parker County.

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Vehicle Registration

Parker County requires an emissions test before registration

Because Parker County is part of the DFW air quality zone, most vehicles need an annual emissions test to renew registration.

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