Dallas County

Dallas County is a county in Missouri that spans a rural area with Buffalo as its administrative center. The courthouse in Buffalo serves as the central location where county services such as registration, assessments, and law enforcement are based.

The area was originally organized as Niangua County in 1842 before being renamed in 1844 after Vice President George M. Dallas. This change reflected the territorial development of the region during that period.

The county preserves strong farming traditions with family-run operations that have shaped the local way of life for generations. These farms remain visible throughout the landscape and define how the community functions today.

Buffalo is easy to reach and offers a central location for visiting county offices and public services. The region is best accessed by car, and daytime visits work well when government offices are open.

The region is home to the largest concentration of Kauffman Amish Mennonites, who speak Pennsylvania German as their primary language. This heritage shapes the community in visible ways and gives the area its distinctive character.

Location: Missouri

Inception: 1841

Capital city: Buffalo

Shares border with: Camden County, Laclede County, Webster County, Greene County, Polk County, Hickory County

Website: https://buffalococ.com/dallasgov.htm

GPS coordinates: 37.67000,-93.02000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49