Melcher Dallas
Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, is a small community in Marion County rich in coal-mining history. The town of Dallas was first established in 1845, when the discovery of coal brought workers to the area. The town was first named Ohio, as that was where many of the miners were from. The town of Melcher was established in 1913. Melcher was named after an executive of the Rock Island Railroad. The two small towns merged in 1986. Residents celebrate Merger Day every May. This rural community is dedicated to preserving the history of the area.