Dallas will forever remain in the history books as the sight of John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963.  As one of the most beloved presidents in modern history, his assassination touched the heart of America and left a lasting legacy ending in Dallas.

The John F. Kennedy Memorial serves as a remembrance to the slain president. Built in 1970 by Philip Johnson, the structure is known as a cenotaph, or open tomb.  The structure is a square, roofless room, measuring 30 feet high and 50 feet by 50 feet wide.  Inside the room, visitors see a simple granite square with the name John Fitzgerald Kennedy carved and embossed in gold.


Dallas JFK Memorial


JFK Dallas Memorial

The John F. Kennedy Memorial is free to visitors and located at 646 Main Street in downtown Dallas.  After visiting the memorial, be sure to stop by Dealey Plaza to experience more of the history of Dallas and the Kennedy assassination.