Dallas Downtown Historic District in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark
Photographed By Michael Stroud, November 1998
1. Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark
Dealey Plaza has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
1993, National Park Service - United States Department of the Interior.
Landmark Designation:
Dealey Plaza was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1993. In recognition, the neighboring plaque was installed, aligned with the location of the fatal shot in the middle of Elm Street. Directly beyond the plaque and standing atop the white pedestal, Abraham Zapruder filmed the assassination with his home movie camera. Throughout the weekend, flowers and letters were brought to Dealey Plaza as expressions of grief, sympathy and loss.
Erected 1993.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 22, 1963.
Location. 32° 46.745′ N, 96° 48.525′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Zapruder (a few steps from this marker); The Grassy Knoll (a few steps from this marker); John Neely Bryan and Margaret Beeman Bryan (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Dealey Plaza (within shouting 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
More about this marker. This plaque was dedicated on the 30th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination.
Also see . . . Dealey Plaza: Dallas' Town Square. YouTube video by the Texas Historical Commission. (Submitted on December 21, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
2. Landmark Designation
Second marker, located next to the plaque.
Photographed By Michael Stroud, November 1998
3. Grassy Knoll Area and Marker
Photographed By Michael Stroud, November 1998
4. Curbside remembrances to John F. Kennedy.
Near this marker, on the street, two Xs mark the approximate location where John F. Kennedy was shot as he rode in an open limousine down Elm Street.
November 19, 2004
5. The Grassy Knoll from the marker.
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
6. National Historic Landmark Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,985 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on April 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on January 11, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 6. submitted on April 10, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
