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DALLAS COUNTY,
TEXAS
32° 46' 12"
N, 96° 46' 48" W (32.77, -96.78)
Total area: 909 square miles
873 square miles (2,260 km2) land
36 square miles (93 km2) water
Population: 2,618,148 Est. (2017) 2,368,139 (2010) |
Dallas County
History
(from 1936 Texas
Centennial Marker)
The unincorporated town of Dallas
was designated as a post office by the Republic of Texas in 1843.
The County of Dallas was created by the first Legislature of Texas
on March 30, 1846 from portions of Robertson
and Nacogdoches counties.
Both city and county were named in honor of George Mifflin Dallas
(1792 - 1864) Pennsylvania Democratic statesman who was elected the
eleventh vice-president of the United States on a platform favoring
Texas annexation.
(West limits Dallas, US Hy 80, State Hy 18) |
Dallas County
Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Dallas
Book Hotel Here - Dallas
Hotels |
Dallas County
Vintage Maps
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From
1907 Texas state map #2090 showing Dallas County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
From
1920 Texas state map #10749 showing Dallas County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
From
1940 Texas state map #4335 showing Dallas County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
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Texas, asks that anyone wishing to share their local history and vintage/historic
photos, please contact
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