Sundance Square in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Morris and Conn Buildings

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 20, 2010

1. Morris and Conn Buildings Marker

Inscription. Originally the notorious Wild West watering hole known as the “White Elephant Saloon”. Long-Hair Jim Courtwright who had been both Federal and City Marshall here was shot and killed by Gambler - King Luke Short, February 8, 1887 at the doorway to Miss Ella Blackwell's Shooting Gallery just north of the White Elephant Saloon. Some said Short was faster than the usually quick-draw Courtwright. Police reported a jammed cylinder on Courtwright's pistol.

Erected by Sundance Square.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is February 8, 1749.

Location. 32° 45.326′ N, 97° 19.917′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Sundance Square. Marker is on Main Street south of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 Main Street, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Western Union Building (a few steps from this marker); Plaza Hotel Building (a few steps from this marker); Gamblers & Gunfights (a few steps from this marker); Fort Worth's First Telephone Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Stage Leaves From Here"

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Hotels (about 300 feet away); Opera Houses & Theaters (about 400 feet away); Land Title Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 20, 2010

2. Morris and Conn Buildings Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 876 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.