Marker Inscription
From this courthouse, James V. Allred began his career that led to highest state office. As lawyer with firm of O'Neal and Martin, he won elections as district attorney in 1923 and Attorney General of Texas, 1931. Governor from 1935 to 1939, he corrected many social and economic ills, ushering in era of better government for state. In his last years, he was a federal judge. He is remembered for his crusading liberalism and his personal integrity. He married Joe Betsy Miller. They had three sons. (1970)
About this site
Allred, James V., Texas Governor is a historical marker in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 75 historical markers documented in Wichita County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 94 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.9140, -98.4942 near Wichita Falls. The nearest cataloged historic site is First County Officials (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Barwise, Joseph Hudson, Lost Batallion, and Charlye Ola Farris.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5485002737. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
