Marker Inscription
(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)
About this site
Captain G.W. Arrington is a historical marker in Mobeetie, Wheeler County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Wheeler County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 41 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.5121, -100.4426 near Mobeetie. The nearest cataloged historic site is Emanuel Dubbs (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Fort Elliott Flagpole, Frank Willis, Sr., and Old Wheeler County Jail, 1886.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5483000713. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
