Downtown in Dallas in Paulding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The City of Dallas, Georgia

Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, July 31, 2026

1. The City of Dallas, Georgia Marker

Inscription. The City of Dallas, Georgia was founded May 14, 1852 as the new county seat of the recently re-drawn Paulding County. The City was chartered by the Georgia General Assembly on February 8, 1854, and named in honor of George Mifflin Dallas, Vice-President of the United States under President James Knox Polk.

The first Commissioners of the Town of Dallas were: James H. Ballinger, James S. Hackett, Hezekiah Harrison, John S. Pool, and Garrett Spinks.

Prior to its founding, Dallas was a crossroads of Cherokee Indian paths, and the abundance of natural springs brought settlers into the area. In May, 1864, Dallas was the site of intensive fighting during the Atlanta Campaign of the War Between the States. The Confederate forces held the line at Dallas, New Hope Church, and Pickett's Mill, forcing the Union Army east towards Kennesaw.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 14, 1852.

Location. 33° 55.419′ N, 84° 50.479′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Georgia, in Paulding County. It

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is in Downtown. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and East Griffin Street, on the right when traveling south. Located at the flagpole in Bullock Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dallas GA 30132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Paulding County World War Dead (a few steps from this marker); Bullock Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Paulding County (within shouting distance of this marker); A. Lafayette Bartlett (within shouting distance of this marker); Dallas (approx. 0.2 miles away);

marker seen as part of brick flagpole surround image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, July 31, 2026

2. marker seen as part of brick flagpole surround

Dallas - New Hope Line (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Orphan Brigade at Dallas (approx. 0.7 miles away); Federal Line (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Davis' Div. at Dallas (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . City of Dallas. government webpage

Welcome to the City of Dallas

Our Mission

Standing on a tradition of community, independence, and growth, the City of Dallas renews its commitment to prosperity of its residents and business owners.

About Dallas

Dallas is located in the Atlanta metro area in the heart of Paulding County. It serves as the county seat of Paulding County, and is located approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Dallas was incorporated on February 8, 1854. The City was named under George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania, who served as Vice President under President James K. Polk.

The City of Dallas has retained the charm of simpler times, with a vibrant downtown friendly community, strong on southern hospitality. Our visitors love to make this their starting
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, July 31, 2026

3. marker as seen from the north
point to ride the Silver Comet Trail, a rails-to-trail paved path taking cyclists all the way to the Alabama state line in one direction, and to Atlanta in the other.

With a quaint, historic downtown, visitors can enjoy shopping and be entertained at the renovated Dallas Theater. Our town has some of the best preserved Civil War trenches in the county.

(Submitted on August 2, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)

marker as seen from the east image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, July 31, 2026

4. marker as seen from the east

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.