Dallas in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Gaston County Courthouse

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

1. First Gaston County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. 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 William Gaston, of New Bern, who wrote the official song of the State of North Carolina the town of Dallas was named for George Mifflin Dallas, Vice President of the United States, 1845-49. The land of which this former County seat was built was donated to Gaston County by Jesse Holland.

Erected by Dallas Woman,s Club-Gaston County Historical Society William Chronicle and William Gaston chapters D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 35° 18.961′ N, 81° 10.582′ W. Marker is in Dallas, North Carolina, in Gaston County. It is

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on N Gaston St. (County Route 2278). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas NC 28034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Charlotte.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Korean War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaston County Courthouse (former) (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoffman Hotel 1852 (within shouting distance of this marker); William C. Friday (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhyne Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

2. First Gaston County Courthouse Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

3. First Gaston County Courthouse Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

4. First Gaston County Courthouse Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009

5. First Gaston County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,453 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.