Dallam County, Texas. (original) (raw)

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36� 17' 24" N, 102� 35' 24" W (36.29, -102.59)

Population: 7,115 (2020)
6,703 (2010) 6,222 (2000) 1990 5,461 (1990)

Total area 1,505 square miles (3,900 km2):
1,503 square miles (3,890 km2) land
2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) water

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Dallam County History

1936 Centennial Marker: 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.

Dallam County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, forum,,.

County Seat - Dalhart

Dallam County Vintage Maps

Dallam County 1907 postal map
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Dallam County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Dallam County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office