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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.
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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Our Past Quarterly Meetings
If you have ever wondered what DCPA has been talking about in our quarterly meetings, here is a list of our speakers going back to the 1980s. DateSpeakerTopicJun. 4, 2026Dr.[…]
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Benjamin Crownover
By M C Toyer Benjamin Crownover was born on November 14, 1794 at Grindal Shoals, Union County, South Carolina, to John Crawford and Mary Elizabeth (Chesney) Crownover. By 1808 the[…]
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Executive Board
The current Board of Directors of the Dallas County Pioneer Association
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