Dallas Downtown Historic District in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of First Ferry and Bridge
— (about 300 feet West) —
Photographed By Kayla Harper, October 11, 2020
1. Site of First Ferry and Bridge Marker
First ferry on the Trinity River at Dallas was started here, 1842, by John Neely Bryan (1810 - 1877), the founder of Dallas. Alexander Cockrell (1820 - 1858), early builder and developer, replaced ferry with wooden toll bridge, 1854. This crossing played an important part in the development of the city.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6697.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 32° 46.686′ N, 96° 48.519′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in the Dallas Downtown Historic District. Marker is on Commerce Street just west of South Houston Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas TX 75202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexander Cockrell / Sarah Horton Cockrell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grassy Knoll (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kennedy Assassination Route (about 300 feet away); Dealey Plaza (about 400 feet away); Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark
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Also see . . .
1. Texas State Historical Association entry for John Neely Bryan. (Submitted on June 15, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Texas State Historical Association entry for Alexander Cockrell. (Submitted on June 15, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Kevin W., June 8, 2011
2. First Ferry and Bridge Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, October 11, 2020
3. Site of First Ferry and Bridge Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., June 8, 2011
4. First Ferry and Bridge Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, October 11, 2020
5. Site of First Ferry and Bridge Marker location
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,233 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 2. submitted on June 15, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 4. submitted on June 15, 2011, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 5. submitted on October 12, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas.
