Beaumont in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Police Chief Reid Tevis

(April 1, 1878 - April 15, 1925)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 15, 2022

1. Police Chief Reid Tevis Marker

Inscription. Began lifetime career as a police officer at age 19. Was chief of detectives for Beaumont Police Department many years; chief of police, 1923 to 1925.

Started police benefit fund, increased staff from 20 to 50, and reorganized department.

Famed among lawmen for his uncanny ability to detect thieves and pickpockets. Often engaged to work at Texas State Fair (Dallas), St. Louis Fair, and Madison Square Garden in New York.

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10575.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement.

Location. 30° 6.107′ N, 94° 6.022′ W. Marker is in Beaumont, Texas, in Jefferson County. It can be reached from Pine Street. Marker is located within Magnolia Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beaumont TX 77703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Golden Triangle.

It is also in the American South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

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a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William McFaddin (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew F. Smyth (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aubrey Wilson "Moon" Mullican (approx. ¼ mile away); Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church of Beaumont (approx. half a mile away); Blind Willie Johnson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dr. Charles F. L. N. Graham (approx. 0.8 miles away); Beaumont (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaumont.

Police Chief Reid Tevis Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 15, 2022

2. Police Chief Reid Tevis Grave Marker

Police Chief Reid Tevis Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 15, 2022

3. Police Chief Reid Tevis Gravesite

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.