Central Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Jopling-Melear Log Cabin

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023

1. Jopling-Melear Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. George Washington Jopling (1833-1903) erected this log cabin in 1863 in the Johnson Station Community for his wife Catherine (Thomas) (1837-1882) and their large family. A farmer, cattleman, and cotton gin owner, Jopling also served as a community leader, helping organizing the Johnson Station Masonic Lodge. After Catherine died he remarried and deeded the cabin, which had been enlarged, to his daughter Jane Catherine (1854-1940) and her husband Z.T. Melear 1850-1931). Melear, a farmer and blacksmith, owned a livery stable and cotton gin. In 1970 the cabin was moved to this site.

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2851.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 32° 44.292′ N, 97° 6.512′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Central Arlington. It can be reached from the intersection of West Front Street and North Pecan Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in Knapp Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 W Front Street, Arlington TX 76011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: P.A. Watson Log House (a few steps from this marker); North Side School

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(a few steps from this marker); Knapp Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Arlington Texas & Pacific Railroad Train Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arlington Texas & Pacific Depot and Platform (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Arlington Texas & Pacific Railroad Train Depot (about 400 feet away); Bankhead Highway Through Arlington (about 500 feet away); Arlington Post Office (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Jopling-Melear Log Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023

2. Jopling-Melear Log Cabin and Marker

Knapp Heritage Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023

3. Knapp Heritage Park

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.