Gibbins Cemetery and Homestead Site
Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas
Marker Inscription
James Gibbins (1817-70) migrated to Texas from Arkansas in 1857. He bought land near present-day Arlington in 1863. Gibbins deeded part of this land to his son Thomas Jefferson Gibbins (1841-91), who enlarged the homestead. This family Cemetery was first used for the burial of Thomas' first wife, Amanda C. Gibbins (1846-77). His second wife, Martha H. Gibbins (1856-1924), maintained the land for three decades after the death of her husband. The Gibbins family has contributed much to this area including the donation of land for a public school and the Rose-Brown-May Park. (1982)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
James Gibbins left Arkansas for Texas in 1857 and bought land near present-day Arlington in 1863, later deeding part of it to his son Thomas Jefferson Gibbins, who enlarged the homestead. The family cemetery opened with the 1877 burial of Thomas's first wife, Amanda, and his second wife Martha kept the land for three decades after his death. The Gibbins family gave much to the growing community, including land for a public school and a local park.
Why it matters
The homestead and cemetery record one of the pioneer families whose farms and civic gifts laid the foundations for the North Texas communities that became Arlington.
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Related people
- · James Gibbins
- · Thomas Jefferson Gibbins
- · Martha H. Gibbins
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