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

The Peters Colony in Tarrant County

Photographed By Morgan Petermann, July 2, 2023

1. The Peters Colony in Tarrant County Marker

Inscription. In 1841, W.S. Peters of Kentucky and associates contracted with the Republic of Texas to bring immigrants to this area. By 1848, Peters Colony land covered nearly 2 million acres in north central Texas, including all of Tarrant County. Speculation in unlocated land certificates was rampant. About 150 colonists and their families, most of whom were American-born farmers of meager means, settled in Tarrant County. As the most extensive empresario enterprise undertaken by the Republic, the Peters Colony helped open this area of Texas to settlement.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5399.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 32° 55.29′ N, 97° 6.883′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on Ira E Woods Avenue (Texas Route 26) ¼ mile east of Mustang Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2909 TX-26, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas Easter Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Nash Farm (approx. 1.9 miles away); Parker Memorial Cemetery (approx.

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2 miles away); The Grapevine Fire Bell (approx. 2.2 miles away); Prairie Water (approx. 2.2 miles away); A Sentinel to Safety (approx. 2.3 miles away); Grapevine Cotton Exchange (approx. 2.3 miles away); Cotton Belt Hotel (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.

Photographed By Morgan Petermann, July 2, 2023

2. The Peters Colony in Tarrant County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.