The Reverchon Park UFO Landing

On September 14, 1959, multiple witnesses including children observed a UFO land briefly in Reverchon Park in Dallas, Texas. The craft left physical traces on the ground, and the children’s detailed, consistent accounts impressed early UFO investigators.

The Sighting

On a clear afternoon:

• Children playing in the park noticed an unusual object descending
• A silvery, disc-shaped craft landed near them
• Adults in the area also witnessed the landing
• The craft remained on the ground for several minutes

Witness Descriptions

The witnesses reported:

• A metallic, disc-shaped craft
• Approximately 25 feet in diameter
• Three landing legs or supports
• No sound during landing or departure
• A dome or raised section on top

The Landing Site

After the craft departed:

• A circular depression remained in the grass
• The vegetation appeared scorched or pressed down
• Investigators found the traces consistent with witness accounts
• Photographs were taken of the site

Child Witnesses

The children’s testimony was notable:

• Multiple children gave consistent accounts
• They were interviewed separately
• Details matched across independent statements
• Their young age suggested they weren’t fabricating

Investigation

The case was investigated by:

• Local police
• Early UFO researchers
• Newspaper reporters

No conventional explanation was found for the landing traces or witness accounts.

Significance

The Reverchon Park case demonstrated:

• UFO landings leaving physical traces
• Multiple witness corroboration
• Value of child witness testimony
• Physical evidence supporting accounts

Legacy

While lesser known than many cases, Reverchon Park represents an early documented UFO landing with multiple witnesses and physical evidence in an urban setting.