Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"Walking to Texas"
Photographed By Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
1. "Walking to Texas" Marker
Statue
"Walking to Texas"
This statue honors the early settlers who walked along side their wagons to Texas seeking the promise of a better life for themselves and their children. They established the first permanent settlement of Grapevine in 1884.
William D. Tate, Orator
December 2, 1996
Michael Cunningham, Sculptor Jerald Austin, Mason
MESA Design Group, Architect
Fountain
Grapevine Springs
In August of 1843 General Sam Houston camped not far from here at Grapevine Springs to forge a Treaty of Peace and Friendship with the Indian Nations. This treaty would soon open North Texas to settlement. All the leaders of the Indian nation did not arrive until September 29, 1843 by which time Houston had left. The Treaty was later signed at Bird's Fort on September 29, 1843. The Indian nations were the Biloxi, Caddo, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Delaware, Ez-e-nye, Keechye, 'Nardarka, Tahwahkarro, and Waco.
Erected 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location.
Photographed By Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
2. "Walking to Texas" Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grapevine's Liberty Bell (a few steps from this marker); Tarrant County State Bank Building (a few steps from this marker); The Grapevine Sun (within shouting distance of this marker); J. E. Foust & Son Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood Automotive Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Grapevine I.O.O.F. (within shouting distance of this marker); Wall Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of Grapevine, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.
Photographed By Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
3. "Walking to Texas" Dedication Tablet
Photographed By Thomas Smith, March 6, 2022
4. "Walking to Texas" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
