Rock Island/Samuels Ave. in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pioneer's Rest Cemetery
Photographed By J Frye, December 25, 2021
1. Pioneer's Rest Cemetery Marker
This burial ground was started in the summer of 1850 upon the deaths of Sophie and Willis Arnold, children of Major Ripley A. Arnold (1817-1853), commander of the troops at Fort Worth. Arnold's friend, Doctor Adolphus Gouhenant, set aside a three-acre burial site at that time. In 1871, after a cemetery association was begun, Baldwin Samuels gave three adjoining acres. Many early Fort Worth settlers, including 75 Civil War veterans, are buried here. This site also contains the graves of Major Arnold and General Edward H.Tarrant (1799-1858), for whom Tarrant County was named.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4038.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 32° 45.941′ N, 97° 19.761′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Rock Island/Samuels Ave.. Marker is on Samuels Avenue when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Samuels Avenue, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Edward H. Tarrant (a few steps from this marker); Garvey-Veihl House (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Photographed By J Frye, December 25, 2021
2. Pioneer's Rest Cemetery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
