Parker County

Parker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 116,927. The county seat is Weatherford.

It covers 902 square miles of undulating to hilly land. The county’s gently rolling plains, situated mostly in the Rolling Timbers vegetation region, are covered by tall grasses, mesquite, and oak. Elm, walnut, and pecan trees are common along streams and valleys.

Parker County became noted for its livestock production. The National Cutting Horse Association had its beginnings here and the county is the current cutting horse capital.