Gainesville in Cooke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hubert H. Moss

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 19, 2023

1. Hubert H. Moss Marker

Inscription. Hubert H. Moss was born in Woodbine in 1892. After attending North Texas State Normal College, he became a teacher before leaving Cooke County to serve in World War I. After the war, Moss taught high school and became a chemistry professor at newly formed Gainesville Junior College, where he was a trusted student advisor. From 1946 until his death in 1952, he served as Cooke County School Superintendent. As president of the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce in 1951, he crusaded for the creation of a lake to secure Gainesville's future water needs. The city finished construction of Hubert H. Moss Lake in 1966 on the Fish Creek site he suggested. Moss was an outstanding educator whose vision continues to benefit his community.

Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13584.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 33° 37.069′ N, 97° 9.891′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Texas, in Cooke County. Marker is at the intersection of West California Street and Red Barn Road on West California Street. The marker is located in the eastern section of the North Central Texas College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 1525 W California St, Gainesville TX 76240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gainesville Junior College (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph Lee Clark (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gainesville, Texas Gold Star Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Moffett Park (approx. ¾ mile away); Cooke County C.S.A. / 2nd Frontier Regiment (approx. ¾ mile away); Cooke County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Cooke County (approx. 0.8 miles away); American Paint Horse Association (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, December 19, 2023

2. Hubert H. Moss Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.