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Established: |
February 25, 1847 (Private Laws, 1847, p. 34) |
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Origin of the name
of the county: |
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Named after Saline creek, so called on
account of numerous salt springs in that locality. |
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Present area, or
parts of it, formerly included in: |
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1812–1847 |
Gallatin |
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1812–1816 |
Johnson |
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1801–1812 |
Randolph |
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1790–1801 |
Knox, Northwest Territory |
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Seats: |
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1847–1859 |
Raleigh |
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1859– |
Harrisburg |
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History of county
governing board: |
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1847–1849 |
County Commissioners’ Court—First meeting was in October
1847. |
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1849–1873 |
County Court |
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1873–1890 |
Board of County Commissioners |
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1890– |
County Board of Supervisors |
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Township
Government |
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Adopted: |
November 5, 1889 |
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| Township
Names: |
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Brushy |
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Carrier Mills |
Name changed from Douglas on February 4, 1890. |
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Cottage |
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East Eldorado |
Name changed from Eldorado on February 4, 1890. |
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Galatia |
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Harrisburg |
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Independence |
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Long Branch |
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Mountain |
Name changed from Somerset on February 4, 1890. |
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Raleigh |
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Rector |
Name changed from Texas on February 4, 1890. |
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Stone Fort |
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Tate |
Name changed from Hall on February 4, 1890. |
