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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
Latest News
News and other information about the group.
Pioneer Park Cemetery
This quote is attributed to William E. Gladstone. Regardless of its actual origin, the sentiment remains. “Show me the manner in which a nation cares for its dead, and I[…]
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Old Letot Cemetery
By Frances James (1922 – 2019) (Edited) The Old Letot Cemetery is on land donated by Clement Letot and can be seen near the intersection of Manana and 10700 block[…]
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Dallas County Residents in the War of 1812
The War of 1812 involved a number of future Texas residents. The area now known as Texas was controlled by Spain at the time. The events leading up to and[…]
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Executive Board
The current Board of Directors of the Dallas County Pioneer Association
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