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

Douglass-Potts House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023

1. Douglass-Potts House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1907 by local contractor Joe O. Crawley, this was the home of city marshall (later chief of police) Wilson M. ("Bud") Douglass and his wife Clara (Ramsey). The cottage was constructed on land formerly owned by Clara's father, Arlington pioneer Seth Ramsey, and his family. W. A. and Clara Potts purchased it in 1919 and it remained in their family until 1987. A classic example of vernacular architecture, the house features a steeply pitched roof over a central hall with intersecting gables and side bay. The home is typical of the period, with restrained wood trim.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999

Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12204.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 32° 44.421′ N, 97° 6.537′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Central Arlington. It is at the intersection of West North Street and North Pecan Street, on the left when traveling west on West North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 W North 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: Hutcheson-Smith Home (within shouting distance of this marker);

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First United Methodist Church of Arlington (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emmanuel Church of God in Christ (about 800 feet away); Jopling-Melear Log Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bankhead Highway Through Arlington (approx. 0.2 miles away); P.A. Watson Log House (approx. 0.2 miles away); North Side School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knapp Family (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Douglass-Potts House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023

2. Douglass-Potts House and Marker

Douglass-Potts House National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023

3. Douglass-Potts House National Register of Historic Places Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 58 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.