West End in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Welcome to Dealey Plaza
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
1. Welcome to Dealey Plaza Marker
Plaza, known as "The Front Door of Dallas" since its dedication in 1936 but remembered today as the assassination site of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Dealey Plaza was the end of the presidential motorcade prior to Stemmons Freeway and the Dallas Trade Mart, where President Kennedy was to speak at a luncheon.
Historically significant prior to 1963, the site marks the birthplace of Dallas, originally founded by John Neely Bryan in the 1840s. The now-familiar architectural structures were built nearly a century later as a WPA project. The park is named for Dallas Morning News publisher George Bannerman Dealey - a civic leader and champion of city planning.
Historic buildings are numbered on this map, as are markers which explain significant points of interest.
Dealey Plaza
National Historic Landmark
Established 1935 - Dallas Park and Recreation Department
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 32° 46.756′ N, 96° 48.494′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in West End.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Welcome to Dealey Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Kennedy Assassination Route (within shouting distance of this marker); Dealey Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Formerly The Texas School Book Depository Building (within shouting distance of this marker); John Neely Bryan and Margaret Beeman Bryan (within shouting distance of this marker); Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Zapruder (within shouting distance of this marker); Dallas County Criminal Courts Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
More about this marker. This marker is one of three or four identical markers in Dealey Plaza.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
2. Welcome to Dealey Plaza Marker
“You Are Here” shows the wrong location for this marker.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
3. Welcome to Dealey Plaza Marker
The Grassy Knoll area is visible in the distance.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
4. Dealey Plaza - Erected 1940
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
5. Work Projects Administration
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
