Dallas County Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 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)

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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
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Dallas County Vintage Maps

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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