Historical Marker
John Keenan
Historical marker location:
2600 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, Texas
( 2600 block Valley View Ln.)
Marker installed: 1971
(September 3, 1843 - November 11, 1843)
Known as first child born to settlers in area later to become Dallas County; son of Farmers Branch founders Thomas and Sarah Keenan, who started this cemetery for burial of their infant.
Texas is known for its love of football, and the state has produced many great football players, including legends like Tom Landry, Earl Campbell, and Vince Young.