​Gibbons Cemetery and
​ Homestead Site

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Marker Text: ​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) 

Marker No: 2183

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 32.771137, -97.122490

Location: 2200 North Davis Drive, Arlington