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Dallas County, Alabama

Coordinates: 32°19′29″N 87°06′19″W / 32.32472°N 87.10528°W / 32.32472; -87.10528
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Dallas County
Dallas County Courthouse in Selma. Built in 1901, it was given an extensive modern makeover in 1960
Dallas County Courthouse in Selma. Built in 1901, it was given an extensive modern makeover in 1960
Map of Alabama highlighting Dallas County
Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
Map of the United States highlighting Alabama
Alabama's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°19′29″N 87°06′19″W / 32.3247°N 87.1053°W / 32.3247; -87.1053
Country United States
State Alabama
FoundedFebruary 9, 1818
Named forAlexander J. Dallas
SeatSelma
Largest citySelma
Area
 • Total994 sq mi (2,570 km2)
 • Land979 sq mi (2,540 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  1.5%
Population
 • Total38,462
 • Density39/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.dallascounty-al.org

Dallas County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. The county seat is Selma.

Dallas County was formed on February 9, 1818. It was named for U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander J. Dallas of Pennsylvania. At first the county seat was at Cahaba. In 1865, the county seat was moved to Selma.

Geography

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Dallas County is in the Black Belt region. The Alabama River is in the county.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 994 square miles (2,570 km2), of which 979 square miles (2,540 km2) is land and 15 square miles (39 km2) (1.5%) is water.[2]

Border Counties

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Communities

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Unincorporated communities

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Education

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Areas not in Selma are served by Dallas County Schools. Areas in Selma are served by Selma City Schools.

Notable residents

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References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Dallas County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  3. Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.

32°19′29″N 87°06′19″W / 32.32472°N 87.10528°W / 32.32472; -87.10528