Joplin-Melear Log Cabin

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Additional Plate: This cabin was moved from Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds ​(6 Mi South) in 2003.

Marker No: 2851

18 x 28 Aluminum Subject Marker 

Geographic: 32° 44.292′ N, 97° 6.512′ W

Marker Text: George Washington Jopling (1833-1903) erected this log cabin in 1863 in the Johnson Station Community for his wife Catherine (Thomas) (1837-1882) and their large family. A farmer, cattleman, and cotton gin owner, Jopling also served as a community leader, helping organize the Johnson Station Masonic Lodge. After Catherine died he remarried and deeded the cabin, which had been enlarged, to his daughter Jane Catherine (1854-1940) and her husband Z.T. Melear 1850-1931). Melear, a farmer and blacksmith, owned a livery stable and cotton gin. In 1970 the cabin was moved to this site. (1980)

Location:  Knapp Heritage Park.  West Arkansas Lane, Arlington