Dealey Plaza

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Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, is infamous as the site of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963. Over the years, it has also become a focal point for paranormal legends, largely due to its tragic history and the intense emotions surrounding that event. Many visitors and paranormal enthusiasts have claimed to experience strange or eerie occurrences in the area, fueling rumors of hauntings. Several people have claimed to hear phantom sounds of gunshots or the sounds of the motorcade approaching, even when there's no motorcade or gunshots. These reports are often described as unsettling, especially when people are alone or late at night. There have been reports of seeing ghostly figures, often said to resemble individuals from the 1960s. Some say they have seen figures in period clothing walking around the area or near the Texas School Book Depository. A number of visitors have reported sudden drops in temperature, especially near the location where President Kennedy was shot. These cold spots are often associated with paranormal activity, and many believe they are linked to the traumatic events that occurred there. Some people who visit Dealey Plaza report an overwhelming sense of sadness, discomfort, or even dread. This emotional response is sometimes interpreted as a sign of residual energy from the tragic event. Paranormal investigators claim to have captured strange, unexplained voices or sounds on recordings in and around Dealey Plaza, though these claims are often contested or dismissed by skeptics.

Dealey Plaza paranormal

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Dealey Plaza is a city park in the West End district of downtown Dallas, Texas. It also was the location of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, on November 22, 1963.

Dallas , TX 75202
Phone: (214) 670-4100
Open to the public: Yes

https://www.dallasparks.org/Facilit...

Lat: 32.7788184
Lon: -96.8082993

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Dealey Plaza is a city park in the West End district of downtown Dallas, Texas. It is sometimes called the "birthplace of Dallas". It also was the location of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, on November 22, 1963. The Dealey Plaza Historic District was named a National Historic Landmark in 1993 to preserve Dealey Plaza, street rights-of-way, and buildings and structures by the plaza visible from the assassination site, that have been identified as witness locations or as possible locations for assassin(s).

Dealey Plaza was built on land donated by early Dallas philanthropist and businesswoman Sarah Horton Cockrell. It was the location of the first home built in Dallas, which also became the first courthouse and post office, the first store, and the first fraternal lodge. It is sometimes called the "birthplace of Dallas". The plaza was completed in 1940 as a WPA project on the west edge of downtown Dallas where three streets converge (Main Street, Elm Street, and Commerce Street) to pass under a railroad bridge known locally as the "triple underpass."

The plaza is named for George Bannerman Dealey (1859-1946), a civic leader and early publisher of The Dallas Morning News, who had campaigned for the area's revitalization. Monuments outlining the plaza honor previous prominent Dallas residents and predate President John F. Kennedy's visit by many years. The monument honoring President Kennedy, in the form of a cenotaph, is one block away.

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Wikipedia Entry Added: 08/03/2017 By: sdonley	Wikipedia entry for this location.
Haunting Photos Of JFK Assassination Landmarks, Then And Now Added: 07/28/2019 By: sdonley	Interesting then/now photos related to the location.
Roadside America Added: 07/28/2019 By: sdonley	Information about the location, see link for details.
Things You Can Do at Dealey Plaza in Dallas Texas Added: 07/28/2019 By: sdonley	Information about the location, see link for details.
Trip Advisor Added: 07/28/2019 By: sdonley	Trip Advisor Information
Dealey Plaza: 3 Shots Rang Out Added: 07/28/2019 By: sdonley	Information from ABC News, has an aerial photo of the plaza the afternoon before the assassination.
The History Of Dallas' Dealey Plaza In 1 Minute Added: 07/28/2019 By: sdonley	Information about the location, see link for details.