Central Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fielder House
Photographed By Jason Sullivan
1. Fielder House Marker
Before moving to Arlington, the Fielders lived in Fort Worth. They were charter members of the Central Methodist Church which organized in their home. Fielder purchased this 215-acre hilltop farm and erected this two-story brick home in 1914. Large groves of live oaks, fruit orchards, and vegetable gardens surrounded the property. For a time the Ku Klux Klan met in the woods behind the house. The Dallas-Fort Worth Interurban track ran in front of the structure. Known as the "Home on the Hill," the residence became the center for social gatherings of many prominent area citizens.
Always involved in community interests, Fielder served as an early Arlington Councilman. He helped organize and served on the original board of present University of Texas at Arlington. He was a member of Southern Methodist University Founders Club. Funeral services for the Fielders were held in this home.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 32° 44.092′ N, 97° 7.858′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Central Arlington. Marker is on Judi Martin Blvd. south of W Abram Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1616 W Abram Street, Arlington TX 76013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Geraldine Nash Mills (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fielder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Berachah Home and Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); The University of Texas at Arlington (approx. 1.1 miles away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Hill (approx. 1.2 miles away); George Stevens Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Emmanuel Church of God in Christ (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
More about this marker. Marker is at the Fielder Museum, home to the Arlington Historical Society. The museum is open for tours.
Regarding Fielder House. James P. Fielder also briefly served as Arlington's mayor in 1909. The nearby Fielder Road is named in his honor; the nearby Jimat Road is named in honor of him and his wife, Mattie.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. It's the additional marker for Fielder House.
Also see . . . James P. Fielder Obituary. Find-a-Grave (Submitted on April 26, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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