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To the memory of Colonel William G. Cooke and forty other members of the Regular Army, Republic of Texas, who camped in this vicinity in October, 1840 while locating the Central National Highway. The importance of this military road in the history of Dallas will not be forgotten. (Corinth Street Viaduct, Dallas)
Cooke, Colonel William G. is a historical marker in Dallas, Dallas County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 348 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 531 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7422, -96.8125 near Dallas. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dallas Zoo (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Oak Cliff United Methodist Church, Officer J.D. Tippit, and Oak Cliff Masonic Lodge.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113006657. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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