Pioneer Park Cemetery
Pioneer Park Cemetery
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WorryFreePhilly
Philadelphia, PA1,325 contributions
Jan 2012 • Solo
This historic cemetery is located in the same area as the Pioneer Plaza. It is well kept and clean. The history is just amazing and I really felt honored to be there. The location is very easy to get to with ample street parking and lots right in walking distance. Food is in walking distance as well. The Dallas Convention Center is also in the same area. There are many grave markers that explain the person that I found very interesting and I appreciated that it was provided. Along with a remarkable old cemetery is the Confederate Monument that was pretty cool to see. Take the time to read about the cemetery before you go so you get a better idea of it's true value. I had read that in 1891 vandals smashed 35 headstones. Although there are missing headstones and many broken ones, there is still plenty that are there that are readable. Just brings on the feeling of a very old cemetery. Several sculptures are simply beautiful. Don't miss this historic cemetery! Hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Written January 25, 2012
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jmutt59
Mesquite, TX77 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
People need to go out and see this place before it is tore down by history hating idiots, look at what happened to Lee Park.
Written August 28, 2018
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shira76
Los Angeles, CA52 contributions
Dec 2015
After stumbling on the cattle drive sculpture, we kept on in that direction and came across this old cemetary. Very sad to see how young people passed at that time, but great history. So glad we kept going.
Written December 10, 2015
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RobW
Melbourne, Australia124 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Great place to see the history in Dallas. was interesting with the old cemetery and to see what happened in days previous.
Written July 24, 2017
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Gabe10101
Lexington, KY891 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
It's no surprise that a Cemetery in a downtown park is trampled and unsightly. The battle between protection and access is won by access here. Grave stones are knocked over. Grounds are trampled dirt. Signs are bent. It's unsightly and a little embarrassing for Dallas.
Still, the historic significance of the people interred here is interesting and worth a visit from a historic perspective. Otherwise, don't visit unless you are checking out other downtown attractions. If you have some free time in Dallas, check TripAdvisor, make a top ten list of things to do and get hopping. The Cemetery is free and near the Cattle Drive Sculpture.
Parking is very limited and can be expensive. The DART system is excellent and costs only $5 for a full day, but the nearest station is many blocks away.
I can't speak from experience, but this park may be a little shady after dark. Use your best judgement.
Still, the historic significance of the people interred here is interesting and worth a visit from a historic perspective. Otherwise, don't visit unless you are checking out other downtown attractions. If you have some free time in Dallas, check TripAdvisor, make a top ten list of things to do and get hopping. The Cemetery is free and near the Cattle Drive Sculpture.
Parking is very limited and can be expensive. The DART system is excellent and costs only $5 for a full day, but the nearest station is many blocks away.
I can't speak from experience, but this park may be a little shady after dark. Use your best judgement.
Written July 13, 2017
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sjwright
Dallas, TX176 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Pioneer Park cemetery is near the convention center in central Dallas, TX. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and watch for fire ants. As you walk around the area you can read the headstones of the first Dallas families. The cattle drive monument is close by and gives you a close up of life in the pioneer days.
Written June 12, 2017
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Voltiguer1
Dallas, TX133 contributions
Aug 2016
Interesting Walk back through the early settlers of Dallas along with a Confederate Monument. In the Spring and Fall this would be a nice walk. In the Summer, this was much too hot with little shade.
Written October 17, 2016
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Martin F
Hornchurch, UK129 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
The cemetery is quite interesting with several plaques sited on historically poignant graves. One thing that I did notice was that there seemed to be an awful lot of Freemasons buried here and some of the stone work is of a very good standard, nothing untoward just something I noticed. This also includes the Confederate War Memorial.
Written October 2, 2016
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SAM D
Knoxville, TN16 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This was our second option to seeing a longhorn. It worked out perfect we also got the chance to act out running with the Bulls without getting trampled. The photo opportunity is amazing. The cattle crossing is amazing and free.
Written August 8, 2016
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pserenari
Loris, SC127 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
We stumbled on this Cemetery while at Pioneer Plaza looking at the Cattle Drive Sculptures. It's sad that a lot of the markers have fallen over and aren't legible to read. A lot of history in this cemetery with the ones you can read.
Written May 24, 2016
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eatrightgirl
Dallas, Texas
What hours is the cemetery open and who do I contact about the cemetery?
Written January 10, 2017
The cemetery has no fences. it is open air & located in downtown Dallas near lots of tourists sites. You can come & go anytime within reason. I do not know of a contact person for the cemetery.
it has lots of graves of politicians, confederates & local dallasites.
Written January 19, 2017
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