North Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gibbins Cemetery and Homestead Site
James Gibbins (1817-70) migrated to Texas from Arkansas in 1857. He bought land near present-day Arlington in 1863. Gibbins deeded part of this land to his son Thomas Jefferson Gibbins (1841-91), who enlarged the homestead. This family Cemetery was first used for the burial of Thomas' first wife, Amanda C. Gibbins (1846-77). His second wife, Martha H. Gibbins (1856-1924), maintained the land for three decades after the death of her husband. The Gibbins family has contributed much to this area including the donation of land for a public school and the Rose-Brown-May Park.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2183.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 32° 46.289′ N, 97° 7.356′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in North Arlington. Marker is on North Davis Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2200 N Davis Drive, Arlington TX 76012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. End of Battle of Village Creek (approx. 1˝ miles away); Jesse Chisholm (approx. 1.8 miles away); Site of Bird's Fort (approx. 1.8 miles away); Sloan-Journey Expedition of 1838 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Mount Olive Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); George Stevens Park (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Hill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
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