| Marker Number |
102 |
| Atlas Number |
5293000102 |
| Marker Title |
Albert R. Mace |
| Index Entry |
Mace, Albert R. |
| Address |
Off US 84, |
| City |
Mexia |
| County |
Limestone |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
738890 |
| UTM Northing |
3509247 |
| Subject Codes |
sheriffs; law enforcement; rangers; local law enforcement officer |
| Marker Year |
1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Mexia Municipal Cemetery, Off US 84, Mexia |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
(April 30, 1872 - Oct. 18, 1938) A peace officer 45 years, Mace joined Texas Rangers at age 21. He became deputy sheriff in Lampasas County in 1903; later served 12 years as sheriff. He was president of the Texas Sheriffs Association, 1920; chief of police in oil boom towns of Mexia and Borger (1821-1930) and in Corpus Christi (1933-1934). Was Captain of Ranger Co. "D" (1931-1933) when the east Texas oil fields were under martial law. He died in service. Recorded--1968 |
