| Marker Number |
6807 |
| Atlas Number |
5113006807 |
| Marker Title |
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel |
| Index Entry |
O'Daniel, Governor W. Lee |
| Address |
7405 W. Northwest Hwy. |
| City |
Dallas |
| County |
Dallas |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
707905 |
| UTM Northing |
3638888 |
| Subject Codes |
governors; state elected official; national elected official; music; media |
| Marker Year |
1978 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Hillcrest Memorial Park. Marker reported missing Oct. 1996. Map dot approximate. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
Missing |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
(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 |
