Dallas, Oregon

Dallas is the county seat of Polk County, Oregon. Originally named either Cynthia Ann or Cynthian (evidence supports either form), Dallas was later named after George M. Dallas, Vice President of the United States (1845 - 1849) under James Knox Polk. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,459. It is the county seat of Polk County{{GR|6}}.

Related Topics:
County seat - Polk County, Oregon - George M. Dallas - Vice President of the United States - 1845 - 1849 - James Knox Polk - 2000

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Dallas is located on the (unnavigable) La Creole River, some 15 miles west of Salem, Oregon, at an altitude of 325 feet above sea level.

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Salem, Oregon - Sea level

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