West Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
General Edward H. Tarrant
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 17, 2009
1. General Edward H. Tarrant Marker
In this vicinity May 24, 1841 General Edward H. Tarrant with 70 men attacked several Indian villages situated along a creek (now called Village Creek) and recovered many horses and much stolen plunder. 12 Indians were killed and many wounded. Of the Texans Captain John B. Denton was killed. Captains Henry Stout and Griffin were wounded.
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 2127.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1838.
Location. 32° 43.41′ N, 97° 11.211′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in West Arlington. It is on West Pioneer Parkway (State Highway 303 Spur) 0.3 miles west of Green Oaks Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5201 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington TX 76013, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Handley Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Top O' Hill Terrace (approx. 2 miles away); Dalworthington Gardens
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Photographed by Richard Denney, July 17, 2009
2. Part of flood plain of Village Creek. Facing northeast.
Photographed by Richard Denney, July 17, 2009
3. Arlington Golf Course
The Arlington Golf Course lies across the road from the marker. Located on the 7th tee an additional marker (not shown here) provides additional information reading:
"Archeological excavations along the course of this Trinity River tributary have unearthed evidence of several prehistoric villages. Artifacts from the area date back almost 9,000 years and represent a culture of food-gatherers and hunters.
In the 1830s the Creek served as a sanctuary for several Indian tribes who made frequent raids on frontier settlements. The conflict grew worse in 1841 when major attacks were reported in Fannin and Red River Counties.
Brigadier General Edward H. Tarrant (1796-1858) of the Republic of Texas Militia led a company of volunteers in a punitive expedition against Indian villages in this area. On May 24, 1841, following brief skirmishes at several encampments, two scouting patrols were attacked near the mouth of the Creek and retreated to the main camp. Reportedly twelve Indians and one soldier, Captain John B. Denton, were killed.
As result of the Battle of Village Creek, many tribes began moving west. Others were later removed under terms of the 1843 Treaty signed at Bird's Fort (10 mi. NE) which opened the area to colonization. Much of the battle site is now located beneath the waters of Lake Arlington."
Photographed by Marina Leichsenring, February 25, 2024
4. General Edward H. Tarrant Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 5,313 times since then and 172 times this year. Last updated on April 11, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 4. submitted on February 26, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
