Marker Inscription
Sponsor of 1918 measure to give Texas women right to vote. Born in Lawrence County, Tenn. came to Texas 1872. Helped map town site of Ben Ficklin, first county seat, Tom Green County. Grew first bale of cotton and installed first (water-powered) cotton gin in county; was one of first ranchers to work for law and order, in fencing rangeland. County Commissioner 6 years. Served 1915-1919 in Legislature of Texas. There his amendment to 1918 election bill gave vote in primaries to women of Texas three years before the national adoption of woman's suffrage. (1968)
About this site
Metcalfe, Charles B. is a historical marker in San Angelo, Tom Green County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Tom Green County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 130 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.4644, -100.4388 near San Angelo. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Presbyterian Church (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include San Angelo Standard, San Angelo City Hall, and Household Furniture Co..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5451000810. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
