Historical Marker

John C. McCoy

Historical marker location:
Dallas, Texas
( at very front of Oakland Cemetery, near entrance)
Marker installed: 1968

John C. McCoy

(1819 - 1887)

Practiced law in Kentucky before coming to Texas in 1845. Was agent for Peters' Colony located in Dallas and adjacent counties. First attorney to practice law here. He founded bar association; fought in the Mexican War; was outstanding civic leader.