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