Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Trail Marker
CATEGORY: Heritage Trails
Address
711 Houston Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Details
After the emancipation of slaves in 1865, African-American residence of Fort Worth established small businesses and churches. The community was served by several African-American businessman and doctors, including Dr. Riley Ransom, who opened a hospital in 1918.
A mural by artist Paula Blincoe Collins depicts Fort Worth so early African-American history.
This Trail Marker is sponsored by the Fort Worth Chamber Foundation.
Nearby Shopping
- CVS Pharmacy515 Houston Street (497 feet NW)
- Barber's Bookstore901 Throckmorton Street (505 feet S)
- Peter Bros. Hats909 Houston Street (566 feet SE)
- IT'SUGAR503 Main Street (639 feet N)
- Cary OKeefe Jewelry501 Main Street (660 feet N)
Nearby Dining
- Refinery 714714 Main Street (100 feet NE)
- il Modo714 Main Street (101 feet NE)
- The Capital Grille800 Main Street (181 feet SE)
- Grace777 Main Street (254 feet NE)
- Little Red Wasp808 Main Street (258 feet SE)
Nearby Parking
- Sundance Square Garage #4265 W. 5th Street (221 feet NW)
- 777 Main Parking Garage601 Commerce Street (282 feet NE)
- P1253 - 810 Houston Street810 Houston Street (308 feet SW)
- P1254 - Sandman Signature Hotel810 Houston Street (308 feet SW)
- P1250 - Cowtown Place Garage733 Throckmorton Street (371 feet SW)