South Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
State Fair of Texas
Since 1904 the fair grounds have been owned by the city, which maintains them as a public park except during the annual two-week fair.
The fair suspended operations for two years in order to permit the Central Exposition of the Texas Centennial Celebration to be held here in 1936. In 1937 the Pan American Exposition used the grounds.
Over the years great names have appeared here, including Wild West showman Buffalo Bill, Harry Houdini the magician, silver-tongued orator William Jennings Bryan, and Comanche War Chief Quanah Parker.
Federal, state, and city governments have erected a series of permanent buildings on the fair grounds, including the Hall of State, five other museums, Music Hall, Livestock Coliseum, and "Cotton Bowl".
Originally 80 acres in size, the grounds have been successively enlarged to include the present 250 acres. Over 100,000,000 persons have entered its gates during annual expositions.
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6888.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 32° 46.916′ N, 96° 45.927′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in South Dallas. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Parry Avenue and Exposition Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas TX 75226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Texas Centennial Exposition (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental D.A.R. House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Frank E. Rutherford Veterinary Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Tribute to Texas Women in the Civil War (approx. ¼ mile away); Hall of State (approx. ¼ mile away); Fabulous Quarter Horse Steel Dust (approx. half a mile away); WRR Radio (approx. half a mile away); Communications in Dallas (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
Also see . . . State Fair of Texas. (Submitted on August 14, 2018.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2018, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2018, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.