| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — Confederate Soldiers Monument |
| | (Front):
Confederate Soldiers monument
On these grounds between 1861-1865
over 1500 men from Gaston County
answered the call of their State and
County to Defend the South in the
War between the States. (Back):
Co. 1-11 87th NC Militia
Co. M 16th NC Troops
Co. H 23rd NC Troops
Co. B 28th NC Troops
Co. H 37th NC Troops
Co. H 49th NC Troops
Co. C 2nd NC Jr. Reserves
Co. E 4th NC Sr. Reserves Deo Vindice — Map (db m18586) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — O 50 — Dallas |
| | Named for G.M. Dallas.
First seat of Gaston
County, 1846~1911;site
of Gaston College, now
extinct. Courthouse
built 1848 is here. — Map (db m18573) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — First Gaston County Courthouse |
| | On This square was located the Courthouse of Gaston County from 1847 until the County seat was moved to Gastonia in 1911. The first structure, built of logs, was replaced by a brick building in 1848. The interior of this latter building, together with many of the public records, was destroyed by fire in 1874; but it was rebuilt within the original walls in 1875.
Gaston County was established in 1846, and comprises lands which were formerly a part of Lincoln County. It was named for Judge . . . — Map (db m18582) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — Gaston County Courthouse (former) — -1848- |
| | This Greek Revival structure
served as the county courthouse
from 1848 to 1911, when the county
seat moved to Gastonia. It marks
the center of the Dallas Historic
District, a Federal Register site. — Map (db m18577) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — Gaston County Home — 1904 |
| | On this site c.1874 structures existed to provide for the upkeep of the less fortunate, an imposing structure for its time and purpose, it gives physical and concrete evidence of the caring qualities of the people of Gaston County. — Map (db m18616) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — Hoffman Hotel 1852 |
| | Hotel provided lodging for visitors to town and court sessions, and for male students of the original Gaston College. Jury was sequestered on the third floor "Bull Pen."
Daniel Hoffman was the builder, Jonas Hoffman, Second proprietor, structure was later used as private residence until purchased for a museum... — Map (db m18610) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — Jail - 1848 |
| | This building with the West addition served as the Gaston County Jail until 1911 when the County seat was moved to Gastonia. The Sheriff and his family had living quarters on the first floor. The second floor still contains the main cell block. — Map (db m18614) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — Rhyne Store — 1850 |
| | Built as a General Store with living quarters upstairs by cotton manufacturing industry pioneer Moses H. Rhyne this structure also served as a Post Office and as a site of County Court during rebuilding of the Court House damaged by fire in 1874. — Map (db m18609) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — Smyre - Pasour House — 1850 |
| | Built by Dr. J.F. Smyre
This building was sold in 1851 to Ely Pasour, State Legislator, Postmaster and First Mayor of Dallas. The northern addition was used as a classroom for privately tutoring boys. The granite upping block near the street was used to mount horses.... — Map (db m18612) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — Vietnam Memorial — July 4, 1974 |
| | This Monument is given by
the town of Dallas and the Dallas Jaycees and
is Dedicated to the memory of the brave young men of Dallas who Sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam Conflict.
Jerry L. Addis, U.S. Army, Jun 24, 1969
Roy Neal Burris, U.S. Marine Corps, Feb. 27, 1968
Ronald Davis, U.S. Marine Corps, Sept. 7, 1965
Sherman R. Fields, Jr. U.S. Marine Corps, May 21, 1968
Anthony R. Love, U.S. Marine Corps, Jun. 25, 1968
Roland W. Manuel, U.S. Army, Nov. 28, 1967
Ricky D. . . . — Map (db m18608) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Dallas — William C. Friday — Educator |
| | As President of the University of North Carolina from 1956-86, he developed it into a 16 campus system and a national model. Respected nationwide for his compassion, vision, leadership and integrity. Born July 13, 1920 to Lathan and Beth Friday, graduated Dallas school, NC State and UNC Law School. Married Ida Howell 1942. Served in US Navy 1942-46. NC Senate created WC Friday Institute for Leadership in his honor in 2004. — Map (db m18580) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), Gastonia — King's Pinnacle |
| | King's Pinnacle is named for the unique formation at its summit resembling a king's crown. The pinnacle is the highest peak in the park at 1,705 feet in elevation. It towers more than 800 feet above the surrounding landscape.
It's elevation is not the only thing that makes King's Pinnacle prominent, however. Since before recorded history, this mountain has also played an important role in people's lives.
Pre-Colonial Boundary
King's Pinnacle, as well as surrounding mountains, formed . . . — Map (db m23399) |
| North Carolina (Gaston County), High Shoals — O 54 — John Fulenwider |
| | Founder of High Shoals
Iron Works about 1795.
One of first producers
of pig iron by charcoal
process. Revolutionary
patriot. Buried 20 yds. W. — Map (db m18571) |
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