Dallas Downtown Historic District in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Grassy Knoll

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 29, 2018

1. The Grassy Knoll Marker

Inscription. Journalist Merriman Smith, riding in the motorcade five cars behind President Kennedy reported seeing Dallas Police run up this hill, which he called a grassy knoll. Some witnesses believed shots came from the knoll area, but police found no evidence of a gunman. The wooden stockade fence at the top, rebuilt several times since 1963, is a reproduction of the original fence.

Erected by Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 22, 1963.

Location. 32° 46.737′ N, 96° 48.533′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in the Dallas Downtown Historic District. It is on Elm Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas TX 75202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark (a few steps from this marker); The Triple Underpass (a few steps from this marker); Abraham Zapruder (within shouting distance of this marker); John Neely Bryan / Margaret Beeman Bryan (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennedy Assassination Route (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Dealey Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Dealey Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Shot (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 29, 2018

2. The Grassy Knoll Marker

Photographed by Kayla Harper, October 30, 2022

3. The Grassy Knoll Marker

Dealey Plaza from the Triple Overpass image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, April 29, 2018

4. Dealey Plaza from the Triple Overpass

The Grassy Knoll marker is located near the base of the steps, beside the sidewalk, and directly above the black automobile in this photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 3,318 times since then and 225 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. 4. submitted on April 29, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.