Why Dallas Has No Natural Reason To Exist

Who founded the trading post on the Trinity River that eventually became Dallas in 1841?

Unlike Houston or Chicago, what key natural feature did early Dallas completely lack?

What major engineering project did Dallas undertake to protect the city after the 1908 flood?

What was the main commercial crop early Dallas settlers hoped to ship down the Trinity River?

How long did the Snagboat Harvey take to travel from Galveston to Dallas in 1893?

What was the record height of the Trinity River during the devastating Dallas flood of May 1908?

Which body of water did early Dallas settlers hope to reach via the Trinity River?

Which steamboat famously sank on its return journey after taking five months to reach Dallas in 1868?

Would you live in a city prone to major natural flooding?