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

Old Scyene Road

Photographed By J Frye, April 3, 2020

1. Old Scyene Road Marker

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Once a buffalo trail, Scyene Road was one of the earliest roads in Dallas County. It linked the community of Scyene with Dallas, one day's journey by wagon to the west, and with Jefferson and Shreveport to the east. Named for a town in ancient Egypt, Scyene was settled in the 1840s and 1850s. During the 1870s, Belle Starr and other outlaws, including Jesse James, lived here and traveled this road. A thriving town with a post office, stores, schools, and churches, Scyene declined after it was bypassed by the Texas & Pacific Railroad in 1872.

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6880.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Jesse James series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 32° 45.801′ N, 96° 39.501′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker is on Scyene Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas TX 75227, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of the Scyene Meeting Place (a few steps from

Photographed By J Frye, April 3, 2020

2. Old Scyene Road Marker

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this marker); Abraham Carver Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Albert Carver Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Pleasant Mound "Public" Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Pleasant Mound Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Pleasant Mound Methodist Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Pleasant Grove Christian Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Buckner Log Cabin (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

More about this marker. The marker is located in the middle of the road between the eastbound and westbound lanes and is not very accessible.

Also see . . . Scyene, Dallas. (Submitted on April 4, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.