Dallas Downtown Historic District in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James W. (Weck) Latimer
(1783 - 1860)
Photographed by Kayla Harper, November 8, 2020
1. James W. (Weck) Latimer Marker
Latimer was born in New London, Conn. Moved to Texas, with family, in 1833. Founder and editor first newspaper in Dallas, 1849. Known originally as "The Cedar Snag" then as "Dallas Herald." Incorporated into "Dallas Morning News" in 1885.
Recorded - 1968
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6757.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Communications • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 32° 46.565′ N, 96° 48.013′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in the Dallas Downtown Historic District. It can be reached from Young Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Marilla Street, Dallas TX 75201, 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. 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: John McClannahan Crockett (a few steps from this marker); Barton Warren Stone (a few steps from this marker); Juliette Abbey Peak Fowler (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Harwood (within shouting distance of this marker); John Jay Good (within shouting distance of this marker); Trezevant Calhoun Hawpe
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Photographed by Kayla Harper, November 8, 2020
2. James W. (Weck) Latimer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
