Oak Lawn in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Parkland Hospital
Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 2, 2020
1. Parkland Hospital Marker
Dallas first opened a city hospital on Lamar street in 1874, moving to Maple Avenue in the 1890s. In 1913, a new state of the art facility was erected, reflecting a nationwide movement toward modern medical care. The new building was the source of development for the neighborhood as a medical center and also the first home to Southwestern Medical College (now the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School). In 1954, Parkland Hospital relocated to a new facility at 5201 Harry Hines Blvd, where it set standards in healthcare and in medical advances. On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy was taken to that facility following his assassination. Today, Parkland Hospital continues to be a leader in providing medical care to the needy.
Marker is property of the state of Texas
Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16545.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list.
Location. 32° 48.279′ N, 96° 48.935′ W. Marker
this page online
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. 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: Dallas Baby Camp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southwestern Medical College (about 500 feet away); Pediatric Orthopedic Care in Dallas (about 600 feet away); Turtle Creek Pump Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); Oak Lawn United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); The Crossroads (approx. half a mile away); John Hickman Miller House
Photographed by Kayla Harper, July 2, 2020
2. Parkland Hospital Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,051 times since then and 88 times this year. Last updated on July 6, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
