A Sunday drive in the U.S. is not to be confused with driving on Sunday. From about 1920 to the 1970's families across our nation looked forward to a Sunday drive. The family piled in the car and you headed out in no particular direction....just enjoying being out of the house, together and discovering new sights.
Today is Sunday, and it is the first full day of sunshine in over a week now...so Tom and I piled in the car and went for a "Sunday Drive" ending up in the charming small town of Weatherford, Texas which is about twenty five miles west of Ft. Worth. It is the county seat of Parker County (more about that later) with approximately 25,000 people. It is a town with beautiful turn of the last century Victorian homes and the countryside is dotted with large ranches where cutting horses are king.
I did take several pictures...that is whenever I could talk Tom into stopping
and there were a lot of photo opportunities.
An abundance of large stately homes
and just as many of what would have been considered small homes.
I thought this old church was interesting, and could use some loving care.
I wasn't going to post this one. I was in a hurry...didn't want my ride to leave me in the street....and I cut off the peak of the roof. I was trying to show you that the post to tie up your horse was still out in front. I also attempted to straighten this...but it is on and hill...so the fence is not on even ground
Parker County was named after the Uncle of Cynthia Parker. Cynthia was the little girl who was taken by the Comanche Indians in a raid in 1836 when she was only ten years old. It took the Texas Rangers 25 yrs to find her. At that point she did not want to leave the Indians. She had married a chief and had several children. ...but the rangers forcibly took her. She even tried to escape once but was brought back home. She died a very sad woman. You can read about her
HERE
What a heartbraking story about Cynthia. A lovely ride along the houses you passed. I like that old first old photo
ReplyDeletePoor Cynthis - one can only feel great sadness for her and her sad life.
ReplyDeleteA sad story about Cynthia. Beautiful homes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand Sunday drive you had, seeing all those lovely homes. Cynthia's story is heartbreaking. Separating her from her children is only one barbaric act against Native American people our government has done in the past. Think of all the broken treaties!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand Sunday drive you had, seeing all those lovely homes. Cynthia's story is heartbreaking. Separating her from her children is only one barbaric act against Native American people our government has done in the past. Think of all the broken treaties!!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't done that in awhile and it's such fun. I enjoyed your photos and the link to the history. I've read about this but not lately.
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
ReplyDeleteThat was a great Sunday ride and it yielded excellent photos with lots of stories.
This tragic story about Cynthia Parker proves again that we are greatly influenced by our environment, only about 50% by our genetic make up. Cynthia loved her new family and was happy that way. Tragic ending.
Hugs,
Mariette
I love a good Sunday drive Janey! Lot's of beautiful architecture on your trip here. Wouldn't you think after 25 years and much protestation you would think they could have left her in peace!
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