The city of Southlake unveiled its newest tribute to Bob and Almeady Jones last weekend.
On Sunday, Oct. 24, the city hosted a public art dedication and celebration for a golden statue modeled after Bob and Almeady Jones, who were born into slavery and eventually came to own 2,000 acres alongside the modern-day Tarrant and Denton County line. The sculpture portrays Bob and Almeady sitting on a picnic bench and was sculpted by artist Seth Vandable. Members of the city council, arts council and Southlake Historical Society came to see the reveal, as well as Bob Jones’ grandson Dr. William Jones.
“It’s a wonderful tribute that part of that original property is preserved in the Bob Jones Park and Nature Center,” Dr. Jones says in MySouthlakeNews.com. “The statue is a marvelous addition to Bob Jones Park, and will serve as a positive pictorial reminder of their legacy to all who visit for years to come.”
Residents can view the statue in front of the playground at Bob Jones Park.