Crestline Area in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Camp Bowie Boulevard
Photographed by J Frye, April 19, 2020
1. Camp Bowie Boulevard Marker
In 1917-18, this roadway was the main artery through Camp Bowie, a World War I training center. Narrow strips of asphalt paving flanked streetcar tracks that ran the length of the avenue, then called Arlington Heights Boulevard. After the war, business and residential development spread into this area. In 1919 the street was renamed Camp Bowie Boulevard. In 1927-28, like many of the major thoroughfares in Ft. Worth, it was paved with durable Thurber bricks. Today this street is a reminder of Ft. Worth's heritage and a source of pride to area residents.
(1979)
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 650.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 32° 44.626′ N, 97° 22.795′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in the Crestline Area. It is on Camp Bowie Boulevard near Thomas Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4100 Camp Bowie Blvd, 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: George Herman O'Brien, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Choctaw Code Talkers in World War I (within shouting distance
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Photographed by Gregory Walker, March 13, 2010
2. Camp Bowie Boulevard Marker
Photographed by Gregory Walker, March 13, 2010
3. Park with two Camp Bowie markers.
Photographed by J Frye, April 19, 2020
4. Camp Bowie Boulevard Marker
Photographed by Gregory Walker, March 13, 2010
5. Camp Bowie Boulevard is paved with bricks.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,906 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 19, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. 4. submitted on April 19, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. 5. submitted on April 23, 2010, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
