Arlington has dozens of Texas Historical Markers, Local Landmarks, and other historic plaques. First Baptist Church of Arlington Location: 300 S. Center Street Marker Text – “In the 1870s this church was organized at Johnson Station, an early Tarrant County settlement and stagecoach stop. In 1876 the Texas and Pacific Railroad built a line through […]

Arlington has dozens of Texas Historical Markers, Local Landmarks, and other historic plaques. First United Methodist Church of Arlington Location: 313 N. Center Street Marker Text – “This congregation was established soon after the Texas and Pacific Railroad line was laid through Arlington. In 1877 the Rev. J.T. L. Annis was appointed pastor of the […]

Arlington has dozens of Texas Historical Markers, Local Landmarks, and other historic plaques. The Hill Location: 400 W. Sanford Street in George Stevens Park Marker Text – “A roughly five-block area of Arlington known as “The Hill” was the only addition specifically set aside for the city’s African American residents. In the 1890s, the community […]

Arlington has dozens of Texas Historical Markers, Local Landmarks, and other historic plaques. Rehoboth Cemetery Location: 7300 S. Cooper Street (near intersection of Cooper Street and Harris Road) Marker Text – “The Rehoboth Cemetery began in 1871 with the burial of infant Mary Miller. The cemetery served the community of Sublett, named after John Sublett. […]

Arlington has dozens of Texas Historical Markers, Local Landmarks, and other historic plaques. Tate Cemetery Location: 4200 W. Pleasant Ridge Road (approximate) Marker Text – “Evan Calloway Tate (1832-1885) brought his family to this area from Georgia in 1870, establishing the Tate Springs community. Land for this cemetery was deeded to the community by Tate […]