Silas Mercer Parker

Biography

Silas Mercer Parker lived from 1804 to 1836, his life spanning the early years of the American republic. He is memorialized at Fort Parker Memorial Park, a place dedicated to honoring those who shaped the region's history.

Though his years were brief, Parker's legacy endures through his burial site and the historical significance of the memorial park. His name remains part of the community's collective memory and heritage.