Marker Number |
2127 |
Atlas Number |
5439002127 |
Marker Title |
General Edward H. Tarrant |
Index Entry |
Tarrant, General Edward H. |
Address |
Spur 303 |
City |
Arlington |
County |
Tarrant |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
670086 |
UTM Northing |
3621738 |
Subject Codes |
rangers |
Marker Year |
1936 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
Marker Location |
Spur 303, Arlington ( NW side of road, 1/10 mi west of Green Oaks) |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite) |
Marker Text |
In this vicinity May 24, 1841 General Edward H. Tarrant with 70 men attacked several indian villages situated along a creek (now called Village Creek) and recovered many horses and much stolen plunder. 12 Indians were killed and many wounded. Of the Texans Captain John B. Denton was killed. Captains Henry Stout and Griffin were wounded. |