Dealey Plaza
The site is considered the place where city founder John Neely Bryan first
established a trading post. It is also the location of President John F.
Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963.
Dealey Plaza is a Dallas city park, built land donated by early Dallas
philanthropist and businesswoman Sarah Horton Cockrell. It was completed in 1940
as a WPA project
Dealey Plaza was named in honor of George Bannerman Dealey (1859 - 1946), a
newspaper man and one time editor of the Dallas Morning News.
Location
500 Main St, Dallas
TX 75202
United States
Getting There
Dealey Plaza is located in downtown Dallas, Texas. It is easily accessible by
public transportation.
The closest DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) station to Dealey Plaza is the West
End Station, which is on the red, blue, and green lines. From there, it is a
short walk to the plaza. Additionally, the DART bus routes 36, 60, 63, and 409
stop near Dealey Plaza.
The Trinity Railway Express also has a stop at Union Station, which is a short
walk from Dealey Plaza.
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available in the
area.
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