Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Governor S.W.T. Lanham
(July 4, 1846 - July 29, 1908)
His speeches in 1871 at the trial of Indian chiefs in the Warren Wagon Train Massacre brought him fame at age 25. Elected United States Congressman in 1882 for the 98-county "jumbo" district of West Texas, he served as a national lawmaker for 17 years.
S.W.T. Lanham was the last Confederate veteran to be governor of Texas, 1903-07. He led in reviving East Texas iron works, began fiscal balance practices in state government, and invoked social justice. Laws made in response to his policies covered vital tax reforms, child labor curbs, uniform textbooks, and the Terrell Election Law to enable voters to nominate officials by ballot rather than in conventions.
Governor and Mrs. Lanham had eight children, including U.S. Congressman Fritz Lanham. The Ex-Governor died here at his home and is buried in Weatherford.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission . (Marker Number 2235.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 32° 45.147′ N, 97° 48.033′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. Marker is on South Alamo Street near West Simmons Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 S Alamo Street, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Twentieth Century Club (approx. ¼ mile away); First United Methodist Church of Weatherford (approx. 0.3 miles away); Woolfolk-McCall House (approx. 0.3 miles away); James Claude Wright House (approx. 0.4 miles away); All Saints' Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Franco-Texan Land Company Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Chandor Gardens (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weatherford.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.