​Dawdy's Ferry

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Marker Text:  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. (1986) 

Marker No: 6678

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 32.628674, -96.686653

Location: ​New Dawdy Ferry Road, about 1.3 miles East of IH-45 (right before bridge on North side of road), Hutchins