Details for Emanuel Dubbs

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5483001469

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Marker Number 1469
Atlas Number 5483001469
Marker Title Emanuel Dubbs
Index Entry Dubbs, Emanuel
Address Olaughlin St.
City Mobeetie
County Wheeler
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 369182
UTM Northing 3930593
Subject Codes county official; judges; military topics; Native Americans
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Old Mobeetie, at Fort Elliot Flagpole, Olaughlin St. 0.1 mi. SW of Dickerson St.
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text (1843 - 1929) First county judge in Texas Panhandle and in Wheeler County, Dubbs was born in Ohio. Came to know Texas as a buffalo hunter, and was in famous Indian Battle of Adobe Walls, 1874. Gained wide respect when, as judge, he had a lawless U.S. marshal arrested. He served 1879-1880; 1885-1890. (1968)

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