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.
Jopling-Melear Log Cabin. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
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 (a few steps from
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 121 times since then and 37 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.
