Dallam County
Formed from Young and Bexar territories: Created August 21, 1876; Organized July 28, 1891. Named in honor of James W. Dallam, 1818-1847. Compiler of digest of decisions of Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas, 1845. County Seat, Texline, 1891-1903. Dalhart, since this area was once part of XIT Ranch. (1936)
36.0872° N, 102.5546° W
Where to Find It
from Dahart take U.S. 87, 1 mile north of marker
Nearby Markers
- 2.2 mi SE Heartland of Old XIT Ranch Dalhart
- 2.2 mi SE Mrs. Cordia Sloan Duke Dalhart
- 2.5 mi SE Dallam County Courthouse Dalhart
- 2.5 mi SE Dalhart Army Air Field Dalhart
- 2.7 mi SE St. James Church Dalhart