Historical Marker
Captain G. W. Arrington
Historical marker location:
Sh 152, Old Mobeetie, Texas
( At flagpole in front of old jail in Old Mobeetie; south of S.H. 152)
Marker installed: 1969
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 Colonel 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, 14 attached counties. (1969).