Sundance Square in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Site of Camp Worth
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 20, 2010
1. The Site of Camp Worth Marker
Erected 1921 by Mary Isham Keith Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 32° 45.446′ N, 97° 20.062′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Sundance Square. It is at the intersection of West Belknap Street (State Highway 347 Spur) and North Houston Street (Business U.S. 287), on the right when traveling west on West Belknap Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 W Belknap St, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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: Fort Worth (here, next to this marker); Site of the First Masonic Hall in Fort Worth (here, next to this marker); Tarrant County Criminal Courts Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Leonard Brothers Department Store
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Photographed by Benchmark Blasterz
2. The Site of Camp Worth Marker Reverse
The reverse of the marker includes the DAR Golden Wheel Medallion. Erected by Mary Isham Keith Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, 1921
Photographed by Denise Boose, May 20, 2010
3. The Site of Camp Worth Marker and Tarrant County Criminal Courts Building
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4. Camp Worth Marker Unveiled
Marker Erected By Mary Isham Keith Chapter (DAR), Unveiled and Presented to The City of Fort Worth, December, 28, 1921.
“Upon this tablet is carved a typical scene of the frontier days when Indians, prairie schooners and cowboys were common around the section now covered by Fort Worth. Broad prairie is shown in the view.”
From Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine Vol. LVII, No. 2, February 1923, Page 107.
“Upon this tablet is carved a typical scene of the frontier days when Indians, prairie schooners and cowboys were common around the section now covered by Fort Worth. Broad prairie is shown in the view.”
From Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine Vol. LVII, No. 2, February 1923, Page 107.
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