This map shows the location of the Riordan spring, which had been described as "an inexausible supply of pure water"
Rachel Parker Plumber (1819 ILL -1939 TX),captured by Comanches at Parker's Fort in 1836 and was ransomed back 2 years later, was living with her father James W Parker and uncle Joseph Parker in this vicinity. She died here and is buried within the area of this map. The "dog-trot" log cabin home of Joseph Parker is long gone now.
Julia Bartels Mansion At 1518 Weber St.
in Historic Houston
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