Texas Statesman Charles Allen Culberson

Texas Statesman Charles Allen Culberson (HM23I3)

Location: Jefferson, TX 75657 Marion County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 45.394', W 94° 20.66'

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(1855-1925)

One of Texas' most forceful leaders; 32 years in office as attorney general, governor, U.S. Senator.

Born in Alabama; in childhood moved with parents to Texas. Lived in Jefferson 1861-1887. Was educated Virginia Military Institute, University of Virginia. Began practice of law in Jefferson, 1877, in firm of his father, United States Congressman D.B. Culberson.

He moved to Dallas 1887. Won elections as attorney general, 1890 and 1892.
In this office recovered for Texas more than 2,000,000 acres of public domain illegally claimed by railroads. He also gave strong support to reforms of Gov. James S. Hogg, notably in antitrust laws, and creation of Railroad Commission.

In two terms as governor (1895-1899), was famous for vigorous law enforcement and a strong fiscal policy which reduced state expenses. Although known as "veto governor," he was able to show Legislature and the people the justice of his vetoes.

Elected to the United States Senate, 1898; became Senate Minority Leader, 1907, and was considered for the presidency, 1908, by National Democratic Party. Chief Senate service was on Judiciary Committee, of which he was chairman, 1913-1919. Retired in 1922. Died in Washington. Is buried in Fort Worth.
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HM NumberHM23I3
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Year Placed1967
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
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Date Added Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 at 10:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 374069 N 3625099
Decimal Degrees32.75656667, -94.34433333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 45.394', W 94° 20.66'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 45' 23.64" N, 94° 20' 39.6" W
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Area Code(s)903, 430
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 115 W Austin St, Jefferson TX 75657, US
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