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Dallas History Lives Here.

The Dallas County Pioneer Association has been dedicated to preserving the history of Dallas County and the pioneers who settled this County since our formation in 1875 and there's no sign of us slowing down anytime soon.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We’re always planning outings and meetings.  Please check often to see what’s coming up at Dallas County Pioneer Assocation

OUR PUBLICATIONS

Hardcover books containing detailed sketches of many early Dallas pioneer families and individuals. Link to our quarterly newsletters.

PIONEER ARTICLES

Stories of pioneer families, how towns, streets and other locations were named, and much more!

HISTORICAL ARTICLES

Selected articles from our hardback volumes and new articles compiled since Volume III

DALLAS COUNTY CEMETERIES

A listing of the major cemeteries of Dallas County and DCPA articles on selected locations 

DALLAS COUNTY CHURCHES

Articles on some of the early churches in Dallas County

Latest News

News and other information about the group.

Recent Cemetery Visits

(Photos below by Dustin Durrett) Oakland Cemetery, Prairie Project: Smith Cemetery a/k/a Kinnard-Smith Cemetery: Fletcher Cemetery a/k/a Axe Cemetry/Laudermilk Cemetery: McAdams Cemetery:

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Armistice Day

World War I was known then as “The Great War.” It ended officially on June 28, 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, though the fighting had ceased[…]

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Private John Wesley Low, WW I Casualty

As we approach Veterans Day, November 11, we are reminded of the life of Dallas County resident, John Wesley Low. Please see the article below written by Sue Bucy. He[…]

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Pioneer Biographies

Browse below to read biographical sketches of some of our featured Dallas County Pioneers.

Executive Board

The current Board of Directors of the Dallas County Pioneer Association

Mike Judd

President

Paul Ridenour

Vice-President

William Vilbig

Treasurer

Sheryl Curlee

Secretary

M C Toyer

Historian

Kathy Ann Reid

Cemetery Committee

Brian Gunn

Newsletter

Membership

Brian Gunn

Website, Media

Mike Magers

Website, Social Media