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Emanuel Dubbs

Mobeetie, Wheeler County

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)

Marker Details

Address Olaughlin St.
Location Description Old Mobeetie, at Fort Elliot Flagpole, Olaughlin St. 0.1 mi. SW of Dickerson St.
Marker # 1469
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code county official; judges; military topics; Native Americans

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    • Latitude, Longitude 35.510305, -100.442559

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