Dr. R. C. Buckner was born in this Madisonville, Tenn., cabin, Jan. 3, 1833. He moved to Texas, 1859. In 1879, founded Buckner Home. Original quarters cared for 8 children. After his death, April 9, 1919, work continued under sons, Joe D. and Hal . . . — — Map (db m158658) HM
Once a buffalo trail, Scyene Road was one of the earliest roads in Dallas County. It linked the community of Scyene with Dallas, one day's journey by wagon to the west, and with Jefferson and Shreveport to the east. Named for a town in ancient . . . — — Map (db m147580) HM
On S Buckner Boulevard at Scyene Road, on the right when traveling south on S Buckner Boulevard.
In 640-acre survey of James Jackson Beeman (1816-88), uncle by marriage of John Neely Bryan, first settler in Dallas. Beeman came here from Illinois in 1840, helped cut first road in Trinity bottoms; name Turtle Creek, 1841; and plat city of . . . — — Map (db m158831) HM
This congregation traces its history to a Union Church in Scyene, a small farming community once located at the present intersection of Scyene and St. Augustine Roads in Dallas. The first church in the community was a two-story community meeting . . . — — Map (db m158822) HM
On Highway 352/Scyene Road, on the right when traveling east.
In the 1840s, settlers held public meetings under a tree at this site. Beginning in the 1850s, several successive 2-story frame buildings stood here and housed Masonic Lodge, church, elections, and social activities. Scyene Meeting Place housed . . . — — Map (db m155816) HM
On South Boulevard at Atlanta Street, on the left when traveling north on South Boulevard.
This neighborhood is one of the few remaining intact residential districts which reflect the early twentieth century suburban development of Dallas. Construction of homes in this vicinity began soon after the Jewish Temple Emanuel El was moved . . . — — Map (db m156165) HM
Civilian duties of 90,000 Texas men fighting for the Confederacy fell to wives back home in land of few factories and an enemy blockade that cut down on imports. Women had to run businesses and farms for their absent men who committed to the . . . — — Map (db m152110) HM
John (1799 - 1856) and Emily Hunnicutt (1806 - 1892) Beeman brought their family to Texas during its days as a Republic. About 1842 they gained clear title to 640 acres of land on which they established this family cemetery. One of the first known . . . — — Map (db m201924) HM
On Esplanade Place, 0.1 miles south of Washington Street, on the right.
This historic building was erected as part of Texas' Centennial Exposition of 1936. Funded by the Continental Oil Company, the building was designed by Architect W.R. Brown to emulate a southern colonial mansion, most evident in the grandiose . . . — — Map (db m152148) HM
On South Haskell Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This building was erected about 1924 to house the veterinary practice of Dr. Frank E. Rutherford (1876-1932), who began practicing in east and south Dallas in about 1906. When Dr. Rutherford died in 1932, his son-in-law graduated from veterinary . . . — — Map (db m152113) HM
19th century Texas frontier champion who became foundation sire for the most popular quarter horse strain of the 20th Century. A Virginia type horse foaled by a Kentucky thoroughbred mare, Steel Dust was brought in 1844 as a colt to the Texas . . . — — Map (db m152094) HM
Construction of this building, which served as the focal point of the 1936 Texas Centennial Central Exposition, was approved by the State Legislature to be "Texanic in proportion and centennial in character." Designed by a team of Dallas . . . — — Map (db m162482) HM
Practiced law in Kentucky before coming to Texas in 1845. Was agent for Peters' Colony located in Dallas and adjacent counties. First attorney to practice law here. He founded Bar Association; fought in the Mexican War; was outstanding civic . . . — — Map (db m156130) HM
On Warren Avenue just north of Atlanta Street, on the right when traveling north.
Juanita Jewel (Shanks) Craft (1902-1985) was born in Round Rock and attended schools there and in Austin before earning certificates from Prairie View and Samuel Huston Colleges. She joined the Dallas Branch of the National Association for the . . . — — Map (db m156223) HM
L. Butler Nelson Memorial Park includes two historic cemeteries, the oldest of which was previously unnamed. Its earliest marked grave (1896) is that of Cherry Lawler, an 85-year-old grandmother. In 1911, William B. West, John P. Starks and . . . — — Map (db m156058) HM
On South Malcolm X Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
In 1937, the Dallas school board appointed a building committee to find land for a new high school for African Americans. The committee chose eleven acres at this location. Lincoln High School was one of the largest campuses in the city, with . . . — — Map (db m156017) HM
Near Oakland Circle, 0.2 miles east of South Malcom X Boulevard.
In Morgan's raids, KY, Tenn.
Commanded Gano's Brigade Texas Cavalry, in ARK.
Captured Union train with
$1,500,000 stores.
Erected by the State of Texas 1965 — — Map (db m156362)
On Dolphin Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1886, the state of Texas approved a charter for congregation Sharis Israel (meaning remnant of Israel) and cemetery. The new congregation was organized by Dallas-area Jews, who first met for services in a grocery store and then in other . . . — — Map (db m156159) HM
Near Parry Avenue at Exposition Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Founded in 1886, the State Fair of Texas now ranks as the most largely attended state fair in the U.S. It was begun as a private, nonprofit corporation for civic purposes by Capt. W.H. Gaston and other pioneer business and civic leaders of Dallas. . . . — — Map (db m121657) HM
On Esplanade Place north of 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
As plans began to take shape for the Centennial celebration of Texas Independence, a group of Dallas businessmen led by R.L. Thornton, Sr., Fred Florence, and Nathan Adams, joined together to promote the city as the host of the major Centennial . . . — — Map (db m121782) HM
A native of Texas, Tueria Dell Marshall attended Wiley College and Prairie View Normal. He became a teacher in Dallas and worked at several schools before being named principal of Lincoln, the city's second high school for African American . . . — — Map (db m156024) HM
Near 1st Avenue west of Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
A pioneering radio station, WRR Radio grew out of tragic events in early-20th Century Dallas. In 1912, a large fire in southern Dallas required all of the city's firefighting units. While they were on the scene, another fire broke out in the . . . — — Map (db m126059) HM
On Harry Hines Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
The city of Dallas purchased this site in 1912-13 for a neighborhood park. Developed as Summit Play Park, it served a predominately Mexican-American community. By the 1920s, the park name was changed in 1927 to honor a former park board . . . — — Map (db m148985) HM
On Chalk Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Eagle Ford Community developed just east of an important early crossing on the west fork of the Trinity River. Among the early settlers of the area was the family of Enoch Horton (1777 - 1851). Arriving in November 1844, they established . . . — — Map (db m153801) HM
On Clymer Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Southwestern States Portland Cement Company was established in this area in 1909. Many of the company's employees were Mexican immigrants who came to this area to escape the Mexican Revolution. The company name was changed after Trinity . . . — — Map (db m153708) HM
On Fish Trap Road, on the left when traveling north.
Burial place of French, Belgian, and Swiss settlers brought here 1855-58 by company for European American colonization in Texas. This site was on road from La Reunion to Willow Fish Traps set by the colonists in the Trinity. Early burials in this . . . — — Map (db m153688) HM
On Beckley Avenue near Commerce Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Lynching in America
Thousands of Black people were victims of lynching in the United States between
1865 and 1950. During this era, lynching emerged as the most notorious and public
form of racial terrorism, used to enforce racial . . . — — Map (db m244468) HM
On Seale Street at Sylvan Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Seale Street.
In 1915, when public transportation was non-existent in the western part of Dallas, Victor Clifford Bilbo (1894-1968) began operating a jitney (small bus) line from downtown to Cement City, Gates, Sowers, Irving, and other outlying communities. . . . — — Map (db m152451) HM
On Beckley Avenue near Commerce Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Margaret McDermott Bridge is the second iconic bridge
designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava in
Dallas. This signature bridge is named after Margaret McDermott,
wife of Eugene McDermott, philanthropist and one of . . . — — Map (db m244471) HM
On Fort Worth Avenue west of Neal Street, on the right when traveling west.
Located on part of the original William Coombs survey, burials in this cemetery date to the 1850s. Originally known at Troth, it was formally dedicated in 1881, when land was set aside for a “graveyard forever” by Z.E. Coombes and W.R. . . . — — Map (db m108596) HM
On North Winnetka Avenue at Walmsley Avenue, on the right when traveling west on North Winnetka Avenue.
Founded 1872 after Brig. Gen. Richard M. Gano (1830 - 1913) preached at request of Maj. B. F. Robinson, a Civil War comrade, to settlers from De Soto, Eagle Ford, Jimtown, Lisbon, and Wheatland, making 50 converts. Church met for years in homes or . . . — — Map (db m152456) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m244923) HM
Founded in 1890 with seventeen charter members, this church has served the community with a variety of worship, educational, outreach, and missionary programs. Meeting in facilities first at Ninth and Patton streets and later at Tenth and Madison . . . — — Map (db m154715) HM
Wheatland Cemetery has served this area since the mid-1800s. Originally named the Branson-Brotherton Cemetery, this burial ground is on property donated by Tom Branson and H.K. Brotherton. The two men, Ohio natives, both were farmers and owners of . . . — — Map (db m154590) HM
Founded in 1847, year after Texas joined the United States. Known as the oldest Methodist Church west of Trinity River. Built on present site, 1859. Enlarged building, 1912, adding steeple, stained glass windows. Recorded Texas Historic . . . — — Map (db m154678) HM
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