East Dallas

The first permanent settlement in this area began in the years before the Civil War. Principal among the pioneers were farmer Jefferson Peak, banker and rancher W. H. Gaston, and brothers-in-law Henry Boll and Jacob Nussbaumer, who were natives of Switzerland. The arrival of the railroads in the 1870s brought an influx of settlers to the area. As European immigrants and others attracted to the City of Dallas moved eastward to find housing, the community that developed here, two miles east of the Dallas County Courthouse, was incorporated in 1882. East Dallas accomplished much in its short life as an independent entity. It was the home of many leading citizens, such as prominent rancher and Baptist leader Christopher C. Slaughter. George Crutcher, mayor of East Dallas for four years, led the city to establish a safe water supply, build a good road system, and organize an independent school district. The combination schoolhouse and city hall, which was located at this site, was completed during his tenure. East Dallas was annexed by the City of Dallas in 1889. Its history, while short, remains an important part of the area's heritage. 1984

East Dallas is a historical marker in Dallas, Dallas County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 348 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 531 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.7899, -96.7813 near Dallas. The nearest cataloged historic site is Baylor College of Dentistry (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Baylor University Medical Center, Wilson Block, and Continental Gin Company Showroom Building.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113006686. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.