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(1872 - 1920) Born in West Columbia, Texas. Married; had one son. Served as justice of the peace, Precinct 2, 1900-1912. Was appointed deputy sheriff of Brazoria County in 1913; elected sheriff in 1918; reelected for an additional 2-year term. Was killed in line of duty after long horseback chase to arrest a suspected horse thief. A brave, conscientious officer, who sacrificed his life in his service to the public. Recorded, 1967
Snow, Sheriff Joe H. is a historical marker in Angleton, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 223 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.1500, -95.4249 near Angleton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Angleton Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Presbyterian Church of Angleton, Angleton Independent School District, and Sweeny Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009595. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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