In 1822, the site of Hamilton County’s first courthouse with post office was located ½ mi. NE on the land of Asahel Rawlings. In 1830, a town called Dallas was founded with commissioners Robert Patterson, chairman, Daniel Henderson, Jeremiah H. Jones, William McGill, James Riddle, and Cornelius Milligan. In 1834, the population was 200, with 4 stores, 2 taverns, 2 doctors, 1 lawyer, and 1 blacksmith. The county seat was moved in 1840.