Gibbins Cemetery and Homestead Site

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)

Gibbins Cemetery and Homestead Site is a historical marker in Arlington, Tarrant County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 358 historical markers documented in Tarrant County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 501 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.7715, -97.1227 near Arlington. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gibbins Family (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Tomlin Cemetery, Moore Memorial Gardens, and Bird's Fort.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5439002183. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.