Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of James S. Hogg Newspaper
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 2, 2019
1. Site of James S. Hogg Newspaper Marker
Inscription.
Site of James S. Hogg Newspaper. . Texas' first native governor (1891-1895), James Stephen Hogg, founded here in 1871 his first newspaper, the Longview "News". He was then 20 years old.
In his paper Hogg was a strong supporter of educational and governmental improvements for Longview. He campaigned against radical Reconstruction policies, railroad subsidies, lawlessness.
This venture, following earlier apprentice news work, showed Hogg's alertness, self-confidence. He was a publisher for 3 years.
This experience developed his qualities of leadership and led to later success as a statesman. . This historical marker was erected in 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. It is in Longview in Gregg County Texas
Texas' first native governor (1891-1895), James Stephen Hogg, founded here in 1871 his first newspaper, the Longview "News". He was then 20 years old.
In his paper Hogg was a strong supporter of educational and governmental improvements for Longview. He campaigned against radical Reconstruction policies, railroad subsidies, lawlessness.
This venture, following earlier apprentice news work, showed Hogg's alertness, self-confidence. He was a publisher for 3 years.
This experience developed his qualities of leadership and led to later success as a statesman.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 14907.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 32° 29.652′ N, 94° 44.329′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker is on North Fredonia Street north of East Cotton Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 North Fredonia Street, Longview TX 75601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. James Stephen "Big Jim" Hogg (March 24, 1851 – March 3, 1906)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Texas' first native governor (1891-1895), James Stephen Hogg, founded here in 1871 his first newspaper, the Longview "News". He was then 20 years old. 
