Dallas County, Texas
Historical Markers in Richardson, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 7 Texas historical markers in Richardson, in Dallas County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1976 and 2015.
Start with these Richardson stories
- McKamy Springplaced 2015
Before any European or American settlers entered Texas, Native American tribes passed through the Richardson area and likely camped around what is…
- Blewett Cemeteryplaced 1985
Established for family and community burials by the Rev. George L. Blewett, this cemetery was first used in 1855 after the death of his daughter Ann.
- First Baptist Church of Richardsonplaced 1989
Founded in 1865 with nineteen charter members, this congregation began as Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
- First United Methodist Church Richardsonplaced 1986
Organized as the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, of Richardson, Texas, in 1886, the church was first served by circuit-riding preacher Thomas…
- Floyd Pioneer Cemeteryplaced 1976
In June 1855, John B. Floyd (1808 - 1879) of Kentucky bought 900 acres of land that included this tract.
- Richardsonplaced 1990
The town of Richardson can trace its beginning to an earlier community in this area named Breckenridge.
All 7 historical markers in Richardson
Historical markers near Richardson
- Plano16 stories · 6 mi
- Garland13 stories · 6 mi
- Farmers Branch10 stories · 9 mi
- Carrollton5 stories · 10 mi
- Dallas223 stories · 11 mi
- Wylie7 stories · 12 mi
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