Marker Inscription
(October 6, 1863-April 13, 1929) Democrat Joseph Weldon Bailey served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1891-1901) and in the U.S. Senate (1901-1913). A colorful and controversial politician, he was known for his superb oratorical skills and his fiery temper. His career was damaged by his involvement in the notorious Waters-Pierce Company anti-trust case, but in the 1920 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary runoff election he placed second to Pat Neff. He moved his law practice to Dallas in 1921. Recorded - 1994.
About this site
Bailey, Joseph Weldon (October 6, 1863-April 13, 1929) is a historical marker in Gainesville, Cooke County, dedicated in 1993. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Cooke County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6294, -97.1261 near Gainesville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hebrew Congregation Emanuel of Gainesville Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include J. D. "Ikard" Sugg, Davis, William Owen, and Fairview Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5097002868. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
