Dallas, North Carolina:: A Brief History

by Kitty Heller

Overview

Walking the historic streets of Dallas, North Carolina, reveals a town unchanged by time. The Gaston County seat for over sixty years, the town has roots that were planted in the days of Native American and early immigrant settlement. Union soldiers camped in the Court Square during the Civil War. The famed Dallas Courthouse rose from the ashes of a devastating fire in 1874. Discover notable natives such as the longest-serving UNC president, Dr. William C. Friday, and get a glimpse into Dallas past, present and future. And with mouth-watering regional recipes pulled straight from Dallas residents, this book is a trip back to the halcyon days of the small-town South. Follow along with Dallas native and author Kitty Heller as she chronicles the history of a truly unique small town.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626191631
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	10/22/2013
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Kitty Heller was born and raised in Dallas, North Carolina, where her ancestors have lived for generations. Holding an MA in Education, Heller has taught history in North Carolina public schools for over ten years. Involved with the Gaston County Historical Society and the Gaston Museum of Art and History, Heller spends time with family when not researching.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Acknowledgements 9

Introduction 11

Part I This Same Land

1 Before Dallas 15

2 The Making of a County Seat 20

3 Twentieth-Century Dallas 25

Part II Surrounded By History

4 Dallas Courthouse (NRHP) 31

5 A Walk Around the Courthouse Square 39

6 Around and About Town 77

7 Out in Dallas Township 105

Part III Where the Living is Good

8 Dallas of Today 133

9 Down-Home Southern Foods 138

Part TV Good Times and Good People

10 Stories of Old Times 165

11 Notable People 173

Notes 177

Bibliography 183

Index 187

About the Author 191