First Gaston County Courthouse
On This square was located the Courthouse of Gaston County from 1847 until the County seat was moved to Gastonia in 1911. The first structure, built of logs, was replaced by a brick building in 1848. The interior of this latter building, together with many of the public records, was destroyed by fire in 1874; but it was rebuilt within the original walls in 1875.
Gaston County was established in 1846, and comprises lands which were formerly a part of Lincoln County. It was named for Judge William Gaston, of New Bern, who wrote the official song of the State of North Carolina the town of Dallas was named for George Mifflin Dallas, Vice President of the United States, 1845-49.
The land of which this former County seat was built was donated to Gaston County by Jesse Holland.
Marker is on N Gaston St. (County Route 2278).
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