Lake Highlands in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Little Egypt
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 24, 2024
1. Little Egypt Marker
Inscription.
Little Egypt. . The rural settlement of Little Egypt began when former slave Jeff Hill bought a tract of approximately thirty acres of land across Thurgood Lane from this marker in 1883. By the 1920s, the Egypt Chapel Baptist Church and a one-room school had been added to a growing number of homesteads on the tract. Due to Little Egypt's early establishment and distance from Dallas, for more than seventy years it retained many of its rural characteristics despite the growing encroachment of urban development. In 1962, however, the entire community collectively sold their property to developers. The church was relocated to south Dallas, where it remains as a testament to African American accomplishment and perseverance in Texas.
The rural settlement of Little Egypt began when former slave Jeff Hill bought a tract of approximately thirty acres of land across Thurgood Lane from this marker in 1883. By the 1920s, the Egypt Chapel Baptist Church and a one-room school had been added to a growing number of homesteads on the tract. Due to Little Egypt's early establishment and distance from Dallas, for more than seventy years it retained many of its rural characteristics despite the growing encroachment of urban development. In 1962, however, the entire community collectively sold their property to developers. The church was relocated to south Dallas, where it remains as a testament to African American accomplishment and perseverance in Texas.
Erected 2018 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 20076.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 32° 51.903′ N, 96° 42.831′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Lake Highlands. Marker is on Thurgood Lane south of Shoreview Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas TX 75238, 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. Flag Pole Hill Park (approx. 0.7 miles
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
