Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Browder Springs
Photographed by Gary Estep, February 11, 2026
1. Browder Springs Marker
Named for Browder family originally owning this site. Springs played key role in founding of Dallas and were principal source of water before a pumping system with city mains was installed. During drouth of 1909-10, springs were reopened to supply a million gallons of water a day.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6600.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 32° 46.387′ N, 96° 47.378′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Cedars. It can be reached from Fannin Trace north of Elm Fork, on the left when traveling north. The marker is between two benches just to the left of the entrance to the Richard Gano House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas TX 75215, 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: Gano Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilot Grove Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Mason (within shouting distance of this marker); Chautauqua Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Water for Dallas (about
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Another marker is no longer nearby. General Richard M. Gano House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Kayla Harper, January 17, 2021
2. Browder Springs Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, January 17, 2021
3. Browder Springs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,750 times since then and 157 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 11, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
