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Camp Bowie Boulevard

Fort Worth, Tarrant County

Marker Text

In 1917-18, this roadway was the main artery through Camp Bowie, a World War I training center. Narrow strips of asphalt paving flanked streetcar tracks that ran the length of the avenue, then called Arlington Heights Boulevard. After the war, business and residential development spread into this area. In 1919 the street was renamed Camp Bowie Boulevard. In 1927-28, like many of the major thoroughfares in Ft. Worth, it was paved with durable Thurber bricks. Today this street is a reminder of Ft. Worth's heritage and a source of pride to area residents. (1979)

Marker Details

Address 4100 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Location Description Veterans Park, 4100 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
Marker # 650
Dedicated 1979
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code World War I; roads; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.743789, -97.379829

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