North Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sloan-Journey Expedition of 1838
(supplemental)
This marker was relocated to River Legacy Parks in 2003.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4950.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 32° 47.284′ N, 97° 5.975′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in North Arlington. Marker can be reached from River Leagcy Park Trail, 0.2 miles west of North Collins Street (Farm to Market Road 157), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the hike & bike trail, near the West Fork Trinity River bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arlington TX 76011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Bird's Fort (here, next to this marker); Jesse Chisholm (a few steps from this marker); Calloway Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Gibbins Cemetery and Homestead Site (approx. 1.8 miles away); Saint John Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2 miles away); Site of Mosier Valley School (approx. 2 miles away); P.A. Watson Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); West Fork United Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
More about this marker. The marker was previously located at the intersection of Mosier Valley Rd & FM 157.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2014, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 31, 2014, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.