Historical MarkerGovernor W. Lee O'Daniel (1978)
Dallas · Dallas County · Dedicated 1978 · THC Atlas #5113006807
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Marker Inscription
(March 11, 1890 - May 11, 1969) Born in Ohio, Wilbert Lee O'Daniel moved to Texas in 1925. A flour mill executive, he pioneered in radio advertising and country music. His "Hillbilly Boys" theme song resulted in his nickname "Pappy." In his first try for public office he won a primary over 12 oponents and became Governor of Texas (1938). During his second term in 1941 he won a special election to the U.S. Senate, defeating Lyndon B. Johnson and others. He was elected to a full term in 1942. Recorded - 1981
About this site
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel is a historical marker in Dallas, Dallas County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 352 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 574 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.8679, -96.7806 near Dallas. The nearest cataloged historic site is Governor W. Lee O'Daniel (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Hillcrest Memorial Park, Caruth Pioneer Cemetery, and Caruth House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113006807. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
