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

Martin Hays

(1883-1958)

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

1. Martin Hays Marker

Inscription. Respected Longview citizen. Married Clara Harris, daughter of Gregg County pioneer family. Active in civic affairs, first elected to public office, 1910, as city marshal and district clerk. County sheriff 1924-1932. Seldom carried a gun - enforced law in a soft-spoken manner. Was among first Texas sheriffs to organize junior deputies. Member, First Baptist Church, a Royal Arch Mason; and Woodman of the World. Recorded-1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9965.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 32° 30.016′ N, 94° 44.856′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is at the intersection of West Marshall Avenue and W Tyler StReet on West Marshall Avenue. The marker is located at the Grace Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 W Marshall Ave, 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 walking distance of this marker: Oliver H. Pegues (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregg County (approx. half a mile away); Site of Naming of Longview (approx. half a mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Longview

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(approx. half a mile away); F. L. Whaley House (approx. half a mile away); "Served With Honor" (approx. 0.6 miles away); General John Gregg / Texas Secession Convention (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kelly Plow Company (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

2. Martin Hays Marker

The view of the marker and gravestone in the cemetery.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

3. Martin Hays Marker

The view of the marker along the cemetery road.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 2, 2026

4. Martin Hays Marker

The view of the marker near the main front entrance of the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 35 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.