Remember Johnsons Station. It was more than just a spot on the map. Johnsons Station was the first post office in Tarrant County.
Johnsons Station once thrived. It was founded by Middleton Tate Johnson in 1846. This station served as a frontier outpost and stagecoach stop. Imagine the hustle and bustle.
The first post office opened here October 31, 1851. Can you picture the excitement. It was a vital link to the outside world. Letters and news flowed through Johnsons Station. It connected families and businesses.
Johnsons Station played a key role. It was a place where settlers gathered. They shared stories. They built a community. This area attracted farmers because of its fertile soil.
But, progress has a way of changing things. When the Texas and Pacific Railway came, it bypassed Johnsons Station. The railway chose a route a few miles north. Many settlers moved to the new location. This new settlement became Arlington.
Citizens applied for a post office under the name Johnson. It was turned down. There was already Johnsons Station nearby. The settlement’s post office was established under the name Hayter in 1875. Later it was renamed Arlington.
Today, Johnsons Station is no longer a separate community. It is now part of Arlington. But its legacy lives on. It reminds us of the early days of Tarrant County.
Think about Middleton Tate Johnson. He founded this important station. His vision helped shape the region. Johnsons Station may be gone. It is not forgotten.
Next time you are in Arlington, remember Johnsons Station. It was the beginning of something great. It was the foundation upon which Arlington was built. It represents the spirit of the pioneers. They settled this land. They created a future. Johnsons Station stands as a reminder of their hard work and dedication.