History: How Did The City Of Dallas Get Its Name?

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Question: How did the city of Dallas get its name?

Answer: There is no definite 100% answer about how the city of Dallas, Texas got its name, however, the city was founded by John Bryan Neely in 1841.

Sources: Quora, Texas Monthly, The Dallas Whisperer, Texas State Historical Association

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History: How Did The City Of Dallas Get Its Name? was originally published on thebeatdfw.com