Dallas in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dallas
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
1. Dallas Marker
Named for G.M. Dallas. First seat of Gaston County, 1846-1911; site of Gaston College, now extinct. Courthouse built 1848 is here.Erected 1956 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number O-50.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 35° 18.988′ N, 81° 10.599′ W. Marker is in Dallas, North Carolina, in Gaston County. Marker is on W. Trade St. (State Highway 279). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas NC 28034, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Gaston County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Smyre - Pasour House (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gaston County Courthouse (former)
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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
2. Dallas Marker
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
3. Dallas Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 779 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
