Much of Arlington’s Black history is rooted in The Hill, a five-block area initially northwest of downtown. A vibrant community emerged through the decades offering a safe, close-knit environment when people needed it most. This piece was written for Downtown Arlington’s blog.
Dora E. Nichols, a beloved, longtime AISD teacher, passed away on February 19, 1986, at the age of 93.
Pioneer Patriarch Patrick A. Watson died on February 12, 1894.
Arlington Memorial Hospital opened in 1958, contributing to the city’s growth in the 1950s and 1960s.
B-25 pilot Charles F. Birkhead, Jr. (1922–1945) went Missing in Action during an aerial attack over Italy in World War II. Tragically, the 22-year-old officer was on his 30th mission when his plane went down. His aircraft was recovered about a year later, and the crew was declared deceased.
