College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James Earl Rudder '32
1910 - 1970
Photographed by Morgan Petermann, October 4, 2025
1. James Earl Rudder '32 Marker
Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas
Sixteenth President of Texas A&M University
Third President of the Texas A&M University System
At a critical juncture in the history of Texas A&M, President Rudder's vision, leadership, tenacity, courage, and commitment to excellence in education caused the university's doors to be opened to women and all races establishing the foundation for Texas A&M to become an institution of national and international prominence. Major General Rudder demonstrated an uncommon ability to inspire and lead people to exceptional achievement, and with an uncompromising dedication to integrity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World II • Women.
Location. 30° 36.827′ N, 96° 20.426′ W. Marker is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. It is on Throckmorton Street west of Lamar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 460 Throckmorton St, College Station TX 77840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, 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: Senator Matthew Gaines (within shouting distance of this marker); The Twelfth Man (within shouting distance of this marker); Hart Hall
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Photographed by Morgan Petermann, October 4, 2025
2. James Earl Rudder '32 marker and statue in front of the J. Earl Rudder Center.
Photographed by Morgan Petermann, October 4, 2025
3. Gravesite of James Earl Rudder's dog, behind his statue.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2025, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2025, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
