Details - Captain G. W. Arrington - Atlas Number 5483000713

Marker Number	713
Atlas Number	5483000713
Marker Title	Captain G. W. Arrington
Index Entry	Arrington, G. W., Captain
Address	Olaughlin St.
City	Mobeetie
County	Wheeler
UTM Zone	14
UTM Easting	369183
UTM Northing	3930594
Subject Codes	law enforcement; rangers; sheriffs
Marker Year	1969
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark	No
Marker Location	Old Mobeetie, at Fort Elliot Flagpole, Olaughlin St. 0.1 mi. SW of Dickerson St.
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size	18" x 28"
Marker Text	(1844-1923) Great peace officer of era of early settlement in Texas Panhandle. (During his term in office, lived near this site.) Born in Greensboro, Alabama. During the Civil War, 1861-1865, was one of most daring scouts in famous guerrilla command of Col. John S. Mosby, in Virginia. After war, ventured to Mexico and Central America. Settled in Texas in 1867. In Texas Rangers, 1875-1882, he had an outstanding record in Southwest Texas and Panhandle. With courage and distinction, served 1882-1890 as sheriff of Wheeler and 14 attached counties. (1969)