Historical Marker
General Edward H. Tarrant
Historical marker location:
Spur 303, Arlington, Texas
( Spur 303, Arlington ( NW side of road, 1/10 mi west of Green Oaks))
Marker installed: 1936
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.