General Ernest O. Thompson

General Ernest O. Thompson (HM1O1E)

Location: Amarillo, TX 79107 Potter County
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Country: United States of America
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N 35° 14.34', W 101° 49.986'

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— (1892 - 1966) —

Acknowledged world leader in petroleum conservation.

 A third generation Texan. Left college for World War I, earning battlefield promotion to Lieutenant Colonel—youngest in the U.S. Army. In 1930 gained national recognition as crusading Amarillo mayor.

 Appointed in 1932 to Railroad Commission of Texas, won successive elective terms, chairman many years. Began Commission duty by enforcing proration in East Texas during world's greatest oil boom. Backed by Texas Rangers, closed off non-complying wells. His previous experience was in law practice, hotel ownership; quickly learned oil and gas engineering principles, along with regulation and conservation. In 1934, under advice of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, led in founding Interstate Oil Compact Commission. Represented the U.S. at World Petroleum Congress in Paris in 1937. Went into Army in World War II, but returned to Texas on presidential order to insure oil supplies for Allied military forces.

 He was awarded American Petroleum Institute Gold Medal for Distinguished Achievement. An international authority on oil—key to world trade—he had great economic influence.
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HM NumberHM1O1E
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Marker Number2128
Year Placed1966
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
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Date Added Sunday, September 20th, 2015 at 9:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 242193 N 3903227
Decimal Degrees35.23900000, -101.83310000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 35° 14.34', W 101° 49.986'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds35° 14' 20.4" N, 101° 49' 59.16" W
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Area Code(s)806
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Funfest Blvd, Amarillo TX 79107, US
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