Sundance Square in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hotel Texas
Photographed by Joe Lotz, June 28, 2026
1. Hotel Texas Marker
In 1919 a group of Fort Worth civic leaders began planning for a hotel that would reflect the city's dynamic growth. Their efforts resulted in construction of the Hotel Texas, which was completed in 1921. Designed under the supervision of Fort Worth architects Sanguinet and Staats, the building features a mixture of styles and elaborate terra cotta detailing. President John F. Kennedy stayed here on the eve of his assassination in 1963.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2574.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 32° 45.138′ N, 97° 19.749′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Sundance Square. It is at the intersection of E 8th Street and Main Street on E 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 815 Main St, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John F. Kennedy Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cynthia Ann Parker and Native Americans of North Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); King Candy Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); General William Jenkins Worth (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Medical District
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More about this marker. Marker is located just inside the first lobby doors of the Hilton Fort Worth
Photographed by Joe Lotz, June 28, 2026
2. Hotel Texas is now the Hilton Fort Worth
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
