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

David Sutton Meredith, Jr.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

1. David Sutton Meredith, Jr. Marker

Inscription. David Sutton Meredith Jr. was born in Longview on July 22, 1902. After graduating from the University of Texas, he began practicing law in Longview in 1926. That same year, he was elected County Judge of Gregg County. He served one term and then served as county attorney from 1928 το 1932. After practicing law in the private sector, Meredith was appointed Special District Judge of Gregg County in 1935 where he prosecuted hot oil production violations. He volunteered for the military during WWII and served again in 1952-1954. He worked as Texas Assistant Attorney General from 1955-1957 before returning to a private legal practice. He died on January 21, 1958.

Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17302.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is January 21, 1958.

Location. 32° 29.866′ N, 94° 43.815′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is at the intersection of Magrill Street and North 5th Street on Magrill Street. The marker is located in the southeast section of the Greenwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 Magrill St, Longview TX 75601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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

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walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named David Sutton Meredith (here, next to this marker); O.H. Methvin (within shouting distance of this marker); John Tyson Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenwood Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Anthony Catholic Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Campbell "Honeymoon Home" (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Longview (approx. 0.2 miles away); James W. Harper (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

David Sutton Meredith, Jr. gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

2. David Sutton Meredith, Jr. gravestone and Marker

The view of the David Sutton Meredith, Jr. marker in the family plot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

3. The view of the David Sutton Meredith, Jr. marker in the family plot

Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.