Tyler in Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Thomas Glover Pollard, Sr.
(1895-1962)
Photographed By Randal B. Gilbert, December 12, 2015
1. Thomas Glover Pollard, Sr. Marker
Inscription.
Thomas Glover Pollard, Sr.. Thomas G. Pollard was an attorney and legislator whose work improved the lives of East Texans. While in college, Pollard married Edna Martin, with whom he reared three children, and was elected as a State Representative (1919-21). After being elected as State Senator in 1921, Pollard sponsored legislation that focused on education, small businesses, oil and gas production and consumer protection; he also chaired the Senate’s Finance Committee and was elected President Pro-tem in 1927. After retiring from office in 1935, Pollard reestablished a civil law practice in Tyler. In 1970, Pollard’s family donated property for a park named in his honor.
Thomas G. Pollard was an attorney and legislator whose work improved the lives of East Texans. While in college, Pollard married Edna Martin, with whom he reared three children, and was elected as a State Representative (1919-21). After being elected as State Senator in 1921, Pollard sponsored legislation that focused on education, small businesses, oil and gas production and consumer protection; he also chaired the Senate’s Finance Committee and was elected President Pro-tem in 1927. After retiring from office in 1935, Pollard reestablished a civil law practice in Tyler. In 1970, Pollard’s family donated property for a park named in his honor.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15966.)
Location. 32° 18.775′ N, 95° 17.582′ W. Marker is in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County. Marker is at the intersection of East Amherst Street and Bain Place, on the left when traveling east on East Amherst Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 E Amherst Dr, Tyler TX 75701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Randal B. Gilbert, December 12, 2015
2. Thomas Glover Pollard, Sr. Marker and Pollard Park
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2015, by Randal B. Gilbert of Tyler, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.