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Preceded by thousands of years of varying indigenous cultures, the Caddo people inhabited the Dallas area before Spanish colonists claimed the territory of Texas in the 18th century as a part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. Later, France also claimed the area but never established much settlement.

In 1819, the Adams-Onís Treaty between the United States and Spain defined the Red River as the northern boundary ofNew Spain, officially placing the future location of Dallas well within Spanish territory.^[18] The area remained under Spanish rule until 1821, when Mexico declared independence from Spain, and the area was considered part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. In 1836, the Republic of Texas, with majority Anglo-American settlers, gained independence from Mexico to become a distinct nation.^[19]

In 1839, Warren Angus Ferris surveyed the area around present-day Dallas. John Neely Bryan established a permanent settlement near the Trinity River named Dallas in 1841. The Republic of Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845 and Dallas County was established the following year. Dallas was formally incorporated as a city on February 2, 1856.

Few things you should know about Dallas

Preceded by thousands of years of different indigenous cultures, people Caddo lived in the Dallas area before Spanish settlers claimed the territory of the State of Texas in the 18th century as part of the Spanish crown of New Spain. Later, France also claimed the area, but did not grow up a lot of settlements.

In 1819, and the Adams-Onis Treaty between the United States and Spain Rio Tinto defined northern border of New Spain, officially put the site in the future of Dallas is also within the Spanish territory. Remained [18] region under Spanish rule until 1821, when Mexico declared independence from Spain, the region is part of the Mexican state of Coahuila and Texas. In 1836, the Republic of Texas, with the majority of Anglo settlers, resigned from Mexico to become an independent state. [19]

In 1839, it surveyed Warren Angus Ferris area surrounding the current Dallas. John Neely Bryan established a permanent settlement near the Dallas Trinity River was appointed in 1841. Republic of Texas annexed by the United States in 1845 and founded the Dallas County the following year. Dallas was formally incorporated as a city in February 2, 1856.