Timeline of Arlington, Texas

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Arlington, Texas, USA.

Contents

Prior to 20th century

Postcard of the Arlington mineral well, 1914 Arlington Mineral Well, Arlington, Tex (20088440).jpg
Postcard of the Arlington mineral well, 1914
Replica of the historic mineral well in Downtown Arlington, in front of a mural. MuralWells.png
Replica of the historic mineral well in Downtown Arlington, in front of a mural.

20th century

Postcard of the Home for Aged Masons, undated Home for Aged Masons (20106076).jpg
Postcard of the Home for Aged Masons, undated
1926 map of Arlington Myers, Noyes, & Forrest Official Map Arlington, Texas 1926 UTA.jpg
1926 map of Arlington

21st century

See also

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