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City of Carrollton, TX
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Carrollton Historic Site

City of Carrollton

Carrollton incorporated June 14, 1913, with a 52 - 23 vote. A city council was elected July 19, 1913. With 40 votes, William forest Vinson was elected as Carrollton's first mayor. Vinson, who also served as the presiding officer of the election, school board trustee, precinct chairman and Dallas County sheriff, declined the office.  August 5, 1913, Junius Tribble (J.T.) Rhoton qualified and served as mayor through 1915.

Designated Historic on May 7, 2002

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