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Gladewater in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

The City of Gladewater

Donated by Melba Haralson

 
 
The City of Gladewater Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2021
1. The City of Gladewater Marker
Inscription.

Gladewater was incorporated on March 19, 1931 after two previous attempts had failed, one in 1873, the year the town was founded. The incorporation was a result of the discovery of oil and the need for an organized form of government. The city operated with a commission form of government until 1955, when it changed to a city manager form. The first mayor was B.F. Phillips, who served from 1931 to 1932. Lee Vickers was the first city manager, who served from 1955 to 1959.

Welding done by Jon-Eric Johnson
For more Gladewater History, visit the Gladewater Museum

 
Erected 2015 by Gladewater Museum. (Marker Number 21.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1931.
 
Location. 32° 32.073′ N, 94° 56.645′ W. Marker is in Gladewater, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker is at the intersection of East Pacific Avenue and North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on East Pacific Avenue. The marker is located along the street next to the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gladewater TX 75647, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gladewater (within shouting distance of this marker); The Notorious Bonnie & Clyde (within shouting distance of
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this marker); James Clifton Hawkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Development of Gladewater (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnny Cash (within shouting distance of this marker); Elvis Presley (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp's Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Deb Mohon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladewater.
 
The City of Gladewater Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2021
2. The City of Gladewater Marker
The view of the City of Gladewater Marker from the street image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2021
3. The view of the City of Gladewater Marker from the street
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

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Mar. 19, 2024