A Founder Fleeing a Murderous Past and Furious Flood
John Neely was an interesting character in himself. Although the founder of the beloved city of Dallas, he once had to flee it for six years after shooting a man over an insult made against his wife. Neely could only return when he was sure the dust had settled.
Neely passed away in 1877, but his cabin remained as the symbol of the city’s genesis. However, a devastating flood destroyed the original cabin in the 1930s. Was it punishment for Neely’s past discretions?
Shortly after the flood, the city had a replica built soon after, making the current structure a historical interest that has existed for over 80 years. Even though it is only a replica, the structure’s age gives it an unsettling aura. Do you dare to knock upon the locked door? Who knows what could be waiting beyond that threshold?
As the founder of Dallas, the ninth most populated city in the USA, he has undoubtedly left a legacy behind. The John Neely Cabin is a must-see for history buffs and fans of the unusual alike.
Haunted Dallas, TX
It isn’t just John Neely’s Cabin that attracts visitors to Dallas. Its past as the fateful site of the tragic assassination of John F. Kennedy makes this city a stop you can’t miss for those interested in the haunted and the historical. Discover all the spooky secrets of the city and book your Dallas ghost tour today!
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Since 2013, US Ghost Adventures has offered entertaining, historic, and authentic ghost tours of America’s most haunted cities. We deliver fun yet honest accounts of hauntings across the nation for curious people of all ages. Our ghost stories are based on historical research, but that doesn’t mean they won’t send a chill down your spine.
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