Dallas in Gaston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hoffman Hotel 1852
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
1. Hoffman Hotel 1852 Marker
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
Erected by Historic Preservation Commission Gaston County, N.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 35° 18.937′ N, 81° 10.598′ W. Marker is in Dallas, North Carolina, in Gaston County. It is on W Main Street. 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: William C. Friday (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Gaston County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
2. Hoffman Hotel 1852 Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
3. Hoffman Hotel 1852 Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
4. Hoffman Hotel 1852 Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 2, 2009
5. Hoffman Hotel 1852 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,142 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
