Dawson County. Created February 1, 1858. Recreated August 21, 1876 from Bexar Territory organized February 13, 1905 named in honor of Nicholas Mosby Dawson 1808-1842 who fought at the Battle of San Jacinto and fell at Dawson's Massacre. Lamesa, County Seat 1936 #1183
by Texas Historical Commission #01183 of the Texas Historical Marker series
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