Dalton
Dalton is a lumbering and farming community 3½ miles northwest of Marietta on State Highway 77 in northwestern Cass County. The community, formed in the period following the Civil War, received a post office in 1875 and reached its peak around 1884, when it had three saw and flour mills, six churches, at least two schools, and a population of 200. Its post office was closed in 1887, then operated from 1897 until 1905, when it closed permanently. By 1940 a church, cemetery, and school were at the site; by 1983 only the church and cemetery remained there. The community still existed in 1990. In 2000 the population was fifty.
Cecil Harper, Jr. | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Dalton is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 33.20484520Longitude: -94.59686960
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Dalton by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2009 | Local Officials |