100 years ago the first automobile
arrived in the State of Texas.


OCTOBER 3, 1899

It was a new 1899 St.Louis built by George P. Dorris and sold to E.H.R. Green of Terrell, Texas. These photos are from the celebration of the centennial of the arrival and first motor car trip, from Terrell to Dallas two days later. Many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. George P. Dorris III and their son George P. Dorris IV for bringing their 1903 St.Louis, the oldest example remaining, to help commemorate this special event.

Many people worked together to make this event happen. To them I offer my Thanks and this unofficial web page.
Bill Blanton
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