Alexander Dobkins Family Cemetery
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N 32° 50.680 W 097° 03.629
14S E 681512 N 3635733
This post-mounted subject marker stands in the cemetery, located within DFW Airport property. It's behind a locked gate, though there's a sign with a number to call to gain access.
Waymark Code: WMQ76X
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2016
Views: 9
Marker erected by: Texas Historical Commission
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry Dobkins, Alexander, Family Cemetery
City Euless
County Tarrant
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 681523
UTM Northing 3635729
Year Marker Erected 1981
Marker Location near SH 360
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Number: 17042
Marker Text:
Pioneer area settlers Alexander Dobkins (1815-1869) and his wife Mary (1818-1880) migrated to Texas from Tennessee in 1852. Ordained as a minister in the nearby Bear Creek Baptist Church, Alexander also served as postmaster for the local community of Estill's Station during the Civil War. His grave is the earliest marked at this site, originally part of his 200-acre farm. Also buried here is his son William C. Dobkins (1841-1928), who served the area as a physician, businessman, and civic leader. Other graves include those of family members and friends. (1981)
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