| Marker Number |
2868 |
| Atlas Number |
5097002868 |
| Marker Title |
Bailey, Joseph Weldon |
| Index Entry |
Bailey, Joseph Weldon (October 6, 1863-April 13, 1929) |
| Address |
710 Fair Ave. |
| City |
Gainesville |
| County |
Cooke |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
673791 |
| UTM Northing |
3722593 |
| Subject Codes |
national/federal official; law, lawyers; local law enforcement officer |
| Marker Year |
1993 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
710 Fair Avenue, in Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville. (Near south road in cemetery). |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
(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. |
