Dallas County
Dallas County 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)
32.7796° N, 96.8068° W
Where to Find It
Dallas Co. Historical Plaza at Elm, Market and Main, Dallas
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W John Neely Bryan Cabin Dallas
- <0.1 mi W Log Cabin Pioneers of Dallas County Dallas
- <0.1 mi SW Dallas County Records Building Dallas
- <0.1 mi S Dallas County Dallas
- 0.1 mi S First Juries to Sit Women in Dallas County Dallas
- 0.1 mi S Old Red Courthouse Dallas