Details for James W. Latimer (Weck)
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5113006757
Data
| Marker Number | 6757 |
| Atlas Number | 5113006757 |
| Marker Title | James W. Latimer (Weck) |
| Index Entry | Latimer, James W. |
| Address | |
| City | Dallas |
| County | Dallas |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 706065 |
| UTM Northing | 3628664 |
| Subject Codes | journalists; newspapers |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Pioneer Cemetery, north side of Dallas Convention Center on Ceremonial Drive |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| 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 |