Step Back in Time at the Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2896 Historical Marker

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Tyler, TX, get on US-69 S from S Broadway Ave. Follow US-69 S for approximately 30 miles and merge onto I-20 W. Continue for about 60 miles and take exit 476A for I-45 N toward Dallas. After about 15 miles, take exit 47A to merge onto I-30 W toward Fort Worth. Follow I-30 W for about 12 miles and take exit 47B for US-75 N toward Sherman. Continue for 30 miles and take exit 1B for I-635 W toward Dallas. Finally, take exit 11A for US-75 N and follow signs for E Lawther Dr. The marker is located at 950 E Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218.

• Public Transportation

  From Longview, TX, take a Greyhound bus to Dallas. The bus station is located at 1001 E Marshall Ave. Once you arrive in Dallas, transfer to the DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) system. Take the DART Light Rail Green Line toward North Carrollton/Frankford Station. Get off at the 'Fair Park' station. From there, you can catch Bus Route 10 toward 'Lake Highlands' and get off at the E Lawther Dr stop. Walk approximately 0.5 miles to reach the Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2896 - Texas State Historical Marker at 950 E Lawther Dr.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft from any point in East Texas to reach the historical marker. Simply enter '950 E Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218' as your destination in the app. The cost will vary depending on your pickup location and the time of day.