Marker Inscription
Kentucky native John W. Lane (1835-1888) was a member of Tannehill Lodge No. 52 AF&AM. Trained as a printer, he came to Dallas in 1859 and worked for the Dallas Herald newspaper. He married Elizabeth Crutchfield in 1860 and the next year joined the 18th Texas Cavalry to serve in the Civil War. Upon returning to Dallas, Lane was elected mayor. He resigned to become personal secretary to Gov. James Throckmorton. As State Representative (1869-1872), Lane ensured the future development of Dallas by amending legislation in 1871 that changed the route of the Texas and Pacific Railroad. Recorded - 2004
About this site
John W. Lane is a historical marker in Dallas, Dallas County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 352 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 574 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7763, -96.8002 near Dallas. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pioneer Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include John McClannahan Crockett, Darnell, Nicholas Henry, and Fowler, Juliette Abbey Peak.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113013055. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
