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The Paulding County Historical Society, Inc. Est. 1977
The Paulding County Historical Society was formed in June of 1977 and first met at the Paulding County Courthouse, in Dallas. The Historical Society was the brainchild of Hon. William A. Foster, Jr., and others, who were concerned with the preservation of the history and heritage of Paulding County. Through the years the Historical Society has been at the forefront of preservation efforts in Paulding County. From improving the grave of the unknown Confederate Soldier to moving and preserving Dallas’ first official school house the Historical Society has tried to pass on to each consecutive generation a sense of the county’s past with an appreciation of it’s history.
The building that now houses the Paulding County History Museum was originally the first schoolhouse in Dallas. For many years it functioned as an Academy for the children of Dallas and the surrounding countryside.
In the 1890’s the building became a residence and was later acquired by the First United Methodist Church of Dallas. Recognizing the historical significance of the building the Methodist Church donated it to the Paulding County Historical Society in 1995. On January 19, 1997, the school was moved to its current location at 295 North Johnston Street. There, it was restored to it’s near original condition and dedicated as the Paulding County History Museum on June 13, 1999.
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