Details for General Edward H. Tarrant

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5439002127

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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.

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