Central Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
P.A. Watson Log House
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023
1. P.A. Watson Log House Marker
Inscription.
P.A. Watson Log House. . After his wife Margaret Ann (Armstrong) died, Patrick Alfred Watson (1810-1894) built this dwelling in 1855 near present Arlington for their six children. In 1858 he married Margaret's niece Mary Jane Donaldson and they had six children. A surveyor, educator, and religious leader, Watson gave land for the P.A. Watson Community Cemetery and for the original site of a church and school building. The congregation is now West Fork United Presbyterian Church in Grand Prairie. The house was enlarged and Watson family descendants occupied it until 1961. It was moved here in 1976., 2nd Plaque , This cabin was moved from Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds (6 Mi South) in 2003.
After his wife Margaret Ann (Armstrong) died, Patrick Alfred Watson (1810-1894) built this dwelling in 1855 near present Arlington for their six children. In 1858 he married Margaret's niece Mary Jane Donaldson and they had six children. A surveyor, educator, and religious leader, Watson gave land for the P.A. Watson Community Cemetery and for the original site of a church and school building. The congregation is now West Fork United Presbyterian Church in Grand Prairie. The house was enlarged and Watson family descendants occupied it until 1961. It was moved here in 1976.
2nd Plaque This cabin was moved from Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds (6 Mi South) in 2003.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3901.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 32° 44.291′ N, 97° 6.506′ 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. 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. Jopling-Melear Log Cabin (a few steps
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 122 times since then and 46 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.
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