Details for Sheriff Joe H. Snow

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5039009595

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Marker Number 9595
Atlas Number 5039009595
Marker Title Sheriff Joe H. Snow
Index Entry Snow, Sheriff Joe H.
Address
City Angleton
County Brazoria
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 264033
UTM Northing 3226554
Subject Codes sheriffs
Marker Year 1967
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Angleton Cemetery
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (1872 - 1920) Born in West Columbia, Texas. Married; had one son. Served as justice of the peace, Precinct 2, 1900-1912. Was appointed deputy sheriff of Brazoria County in 1913; elected sheriff in 1918; reelected for an additional 2-year term. Was killed in line of duty after long horseback chase to arrest a suspected horse thief. A brave, conscientious officer, who sacrificed his life in his service to the public. Recorded, 1967

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