Other names Dallas settlers considered for the town
Why is Dallas named after some frat bro at the University of Texas? Well , it wasn’t always the case. Here are the other names that were considered:
Barrelborough
Legend has it that the town was named after the first shipment of orange barrels mysteriously delivered to the settlement, which became an iconic gathering spot.
Lazymen Landing
Settlers noted that the town seemed to have an uncanny number of men who’d just stand around doing nothing, especially near barrels.
Frozen Trail
Dallas, known for its hot temperatures, once had an unprecedented cold snap. Wagons froze in place, creating a ‘frozen trail’ through the town.
No Rings Ranch
Given the notorious losing streak of early Dallas sports teams, it was humorously dubbed “No Rings Ranch” by locals.
Tumbletown
The area was notorious for its spontaneous and unpredictable tumbleweed races, thanks to the gusty Texas winds.
Cowpoke’s Conundrum
A nod to the mysterious day when all the cows decided to wander off, leaving the cowpokes scratching their heads.
Bootless Bayou
Due to a quirk in town, there was a shortage of left boots. No one knows why.
Hatflip Hollow
Strong winds once blew off a prominent settler’s hat, and the location where it landed became the town’s meeting spot.
Lasso Lagoon
Named for the peculiar tradition where settlers would practice their lassoing skills on… fish.
Saddle Sore City
Legend says settlers had a strange way of greeting by patting each other’s saddles, leading to many a sore saddle.
Spurless Springs
A town where the cowboys prided themselves on riding wild horses without the use of spurs.
Bootspur Bend
Where a famous cowboy once decided to attach his spurs to his boots instead of his heels, creating quite the spectacle.
Dustdance Dunes
Every evening, townspeople would gather to dance, kicking up clouds of dust with their lively steps.
Whistlewind Way
The wind would blow through the town’s structures in such a way that it sounded like a collection of harmonious whistles.
Chapschase Chase
A yearly event where townsfolk would chase after a runaway pair of cowboy chaps that supposedly had a mind of its own.
