Mansfield in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Earle C. Driskell
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 11, 2026
1. Earle C. Driskell Marker
Born in Indiana in 1883, Earle Claud Driskell came to Texas with his parents in 1888. Educated as a lawyer, he started his journalism career in 1907 when he joined the staff of the Fort Worth "Star". He soon gained recognition for his work as an advocate of a county bond program to improve the quality of local roads and highways. Largely through his editorial efforts, a major road bond package was passed in 1911 that set an example for other state and local highway programs. Driskell died of smallpox at his Fort Worth home the following year.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1333.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 32° 34.476′ N, 97° 8.694′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 287) north of Pleasant Ridge Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 N Main Street, Mansfield TX 76063, United
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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: A different marker also named Earle C. Driskell (here, next to this marker); Man's Barn and Land (approx. 0.7 miles away); First National Bank Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); Board and Chorn Drugstore (approx. 0.7 miles away); C. A. Smith and Sons Building (approx. Ύ mile away); History of the Man House (approx. Ύ mile away); Ralph Man Homestead (approx. Ύ mile away); Ralph Sandiford Man (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 11, 2026
2. Earle C. Driskell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2026, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2026, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
