Historical MarkerDawdy's Ferry
Hutchins · Dallas County · Dedicated 1986 · THC Atlas #5113006678
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Marker Inscription
Illinois native Alanson Dawdy (1826 - 1901) came to Dallas County in 1847. In 1854, he was granted a license to operate a ferry at this site on the Trinity River, the southernmost crossing at the time. An important route for citizens living on both sides of the river, the ferry continued in operation until about 1876. Ferry charges included one dollar for a wagon with four or more animals, ten cents for a man and horse, and five cents for a person on foot. The first permanent bridge was installed at this site in 1888. Dawdy was a veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986
About this site
Dawdy's Ferry is a historical marker in Hutchins, Dallas County, dedicated in 1986. 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 32.6484, -96.6860 near Hutchins. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Hutchins (historical marker), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Methodist Church of Hutchins, Hutchins Memorial cemetery, and Missionary Baptist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113006678. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
