National Historic Landmark-Dealey Plaza Historic District

National Historic Landmark - Dealey Plaza Historic District

Dealey Plaza, built 1934-40, serves as Dallas' western gateway and was the focus of civic pride prior to the tragic event that unfolded on November 22, 1963--the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

The ...

Dealey Plaza

Who really killed JFK?

Though the assassin's identity is hotly debated, everyone can agree that President Kennedy was shot in downtown Dallas' Dealey Plaza. Other than that, not much is known about the history of the plaza, sometimes considered the ...

Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark

Dealey Plaza

has been designated a

National

Historic Landmark

This site possesses national signifigance

in commemorating the history of the

United States of America

1993

National Park Service

United States Department Of Interior

Marker is on Elm Street, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Dealey Plaza

Birthplace of Dallas

Within this small park was built the first home, which also served as the first courthouse and post office, the first store and the first fraternal lodge.

Dedicated to the pioneers of civic progress by order of the park ...