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James W. Latimer (Weck)

Dallas, Dallas County

Marker Text

(1783 - 1860) Latimer was born in New London, Conn. Moved to Texas, with family, in 1833. Founder and editor first newspaper in Dallas, 1849. Known originally as "The Cedar Snag" then as "Dallas Herald." Incorporated into "Dallas Morning News" in 1885. Recorded, 1968

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Pioneer Cemetery, north side of Dallas Convention Center on Ceremonial Drive
Marker # 6757
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type grave marker
Code journalists; newspapers
Latitude, Longitude 32.776602, -96.799864

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