Built in 1848 A.D. by Levi Beckner this is the only brick building to survive the Civil War. It housed mercantile, newspaper, the first bank 1884-1910, abstract, cafe, and insurance businesses. — — Map (db m62540) HM
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Dallas County, organized 1841, was first called Niangua for the river flowing within its borders, but the name proved difficult and it was changed to Dallas in 1844 for U.S. Vice Pres. George M. Dallas. Settled in the early 1830's . . . — — Map (db m62544) HM
This memorial is dedicated to all who fought
for the freedom and the principles of our country
They sought no glory
but their country's good — — Map (db m62542) WM