Coppell in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Grapevine Springs Park
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 7, 2020
1. Grapevine Springs Park Marker
The Grapevine Springs, which flow into the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, have attracted visitors for more than 2,000 years. In 1843, Republic of Texas President Sam Houston camped here during treaty negotiations with Native Americans. The treaty was later signed at Bird's Fort. In 1936, Dallas County accepted the donation of Houston's campsite as park land, and the federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) built rock walls, picnic facilities, footbridges and other features. During World War II, ownership reverted to prior owners. The Baptist Foundation of Texas later obtained the land and donated it to the county in 1991. Today, the City of Coppell maintains it, and efforts to restore WPA features are ongoing.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13054.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 32° 57.185′ N, 97° 0.062′ W. Marker is in Coppell, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker is on Park Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Houston Campsite Oak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stone Columns at West Entrance to Grapevine Springs Park (approx. ¼ mile away); The Kirkland House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Minyard Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Coppell Heritage Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Coppell Business District (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Coppell Railroad Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Coppell's First Water Supply (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coppell.
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 7, 2020
2. Grapevine Springs Park Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 7, 2020
3. Additional Grapevine Springs Park Marker
This additional marker is about 40 feet south (further into the park) of the featured marker. It reads:
In 1843, Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas, camped here at Grapevine Springs while waiting to sign the first major Indian treaty at Bird's Fort, near present-day Arlington.
In 1937, the Works Progress Administration constructed natural stone walkways, bridges and other improvements and dedicated the location as a public park. It was restored and re-dedicated in 1993 as an historic open space park by Dallas County and the City of Coppell.
In 1843, Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas, camped here at Grapevine Springs while waiting to sign the first major Indian treaty at Bird's Fort, near present-day Arlington.
In 1937, the Works Progress Administration constructed natural stone walkways, bridges and other improvements and dedicated the location as a public park. It was restored and re-dedicated in 1993 as an historic open space park by Dallas County and the City of Coppell.
Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 7, 2020
4. Additional Grapevine Springs Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 151 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
