James W. (Weck) Latimer
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This medallion and plate stands next to Latimer's grave in Pioneer Cemeter, behind the Dallas Convention Center.
Waymark Code: WM3V87
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2008
Views: 26
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: Latimer, James W.
Address: Pioneer Cemetery
City: Dallas
County: Dallas
Subject Codes: journalists; newspapers
Year Marker Erected: 1968
Marker Location: north side of Dallas Convention Center on Ceremonial Drive
Marker Size: grave marker
Marker Number: 6757
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
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