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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UKY_tenth-street-historic-district-freedmans-town-historical_Dallas-TX.html
The first African Americans to live in Oak Cliff were slaves, brought here by settlers such as William H. Hord in 1845 to work the land. The neighborhood that grew here became known as the Tenth Street District. An important African American encla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UCX_oath-of-office-of-president-johnson-historical_Dallas-TX.html
Near this point on November 22, 1963, Vice-President Lyndon Baines Johnson took the oath of office as 36th President of the United States. He is the first Texan to hold the office of President.
The ceremony was held in the central compa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UCW_texas-first-airmail-and-passenger-service-historical_Dallas-TX.html
Love Field witnessed two "firsts" in Texas aviation history. National Air Transport (later became United Air Lines) on May 12, 1926, inaugurated first airmail service in Texas, and on Sept. 1, 1927, flew the first passengers and express.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UCV_love-field-historical_Dallas-TX.html
Believing the city's success was linked to its transportation system, Dallas leaders made early efforts to secure a future within the burgeoning field of aviation. Oak Cliff resident Frank McCarroll made his first flight in 1903. In 1910, he and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UBI_florence-ranch-home-historical_Mesquite-TX.html
David W. (1848-1932) and Julia Savannah (Beaty) Florence (1850-1914) built the first portion of this ranch house in 1871-72 after moving here from Van Zandt County. Elaborate wood trim decorates the gallery of the simple frame structure. The house…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UAY_love-field-airman-memorial-a-war-memorial_Dallas-TX.html
Love — Field
Named in honor of
Moss Lee Love
First Lieutenant
United States Cavalry
Virginia
1879 1913
2nd Lieut. Arthur Anthony Sego, Jr.
A.S.A., R.M.A.
Born 1894 — Died 1918
2nd Lieut. John Maxwell Wide…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TN6_abraham-carver-cemetery-historical_Dallas-TX.html
Twenty-one graves have been located in the Abraham Carver Cemetery which covers one-half acre of land and contains six generations of Carver family members. The earliest marked grave is that of Abraham Carver (1806-1883), who came to Texas in 1844…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T5R_jackie-mae-townsell-historical_Irving-TX.html
Jackie Mae Townsell has devoted her life to preserving the rich history of Bear Creek and providing a better way of life for the people who call this community home. Born April 7, 1936, Jackie Howard was 13 years old when her family moved from Dal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T4Q_bear-creek-community-historical_Irving-TX.html
Settlers began arriving in this area, once a part of Robertson's Colony, in the 1850s. Early families included the Casters, Borahs, Sowers and Haleys. Following the Civil War, freedmen moved to the area, and friends and families once separated by …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S6J_mickey-charles-mantle_Dallas-TX.html
A magnificent New York Yankee, true teammate and Hall of Fame centerfielder with legendary courage. The most popular player of his era. A loving husband, father and friend for life