Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James Tracy Morehead
(Mar.27, 1809- Aug. 6, 1897)
Photographed by J Frye, March 5, 2018
1. James Tracy Morehead Marker
James Tracy Morehead
(Mar.27, 1809 - Aug. 6, 1897)
Virginia native James Tracy Morehead came to Texas with his family in 1852, settling in newly organized Tarrant County. Two years later, he was chosen to serve as the county's third chief justice. He is credited with naming the town of Grapevine, originally known as Dunnville. His suggested name came from the Grapevine Springs, a pioneer landmark located east of the settlement. Although he served only one term as chief justice, Judge Morehead remained active in government. In 1858 he presided over the elections that organized neighboring Parker County.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2736.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 32° 57.082′ N, 97° 4.399′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is on Normandy Drive. Marker is located in the oldest section on the North end of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grapevine
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grapevine Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dorris-Brock House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Love Chapel Church of God in Christ (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grapevine, Texas (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bushong Log Cabin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Benjamin Richard Wall (approx. 0.9 miles away); George Emanuel Bushong Cabin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Torian Log Cabin (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.
More about this marker. Located on top of knoll, facing east towards Normandy Drive.
Photographed by J Frye, March 5, 2018
2. James Tracy Morehead Marker and Grave
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
