Cultural District in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Van Zandt Cottege

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 14, 2024

1. The Van Zandt Cottege Marker

Inscription. Built in 1860s on stage road to Weatherford, and for generations a haven to travelers during Trinity River floods, this was the country home of Khleber Miller Van Zandt (1836-1930), who was known as "Mr. Fort Worth". A Confederate veteran, Major Van Zandt was a merchant, lawyer, banker, railroad builder, state legislator (1873), opener of frontier lands to settlement, and leader in many civic activities.

Structure was restored by the State during Texas Centennial, 1936.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Erected 1962 by Texas State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5635.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 32° 44.638′ N, 97° 21.526′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in the Cultural District. It is at the intersection of Farmhouse Way and Trail Drive, on the right when traveling east on Farmhouse Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2933 Farmhouse Way, Fort Worth TX 76107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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: Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show (approx. 0.4 miles away); Herbert M. Hinckley (approx. half a mile away); Midnight

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(approx. half a mile away); Raymond C. Morrison (approx. ¾ mile away); Fort Worth's First Flight (approx. 0.8 miles away); Saint Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cobb-Burney House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 14, 2024

2. The Van Zandt Cottege Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.