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Albert R. Mace

  Texas Historical Markers
Off US 84,, Mexia, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 41' 37.317192", -96° 28' 46.485624"
 
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    (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

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Albert R. Mace Historical Marker Location Map, Mexia, Texas