Thomas G. Pollard, Sr.

(1895-1962) Tomas G. Pollard was an attorney and legislator whose work improved the lives of East Texans. While in college, Pollard married Edna Martin, with whom he reared three children, and was elected as a state representative (1919-21). After being elected as state senator in 1921, Pollard sponsored legislation that focused on education, small businesses, oil and gas production, and consumer protection; he also chaired the Senate's Finance Committee and was elected president pro-tem in 1927. After retiring from office in 1935, Pollard reestablished a civil law practice in Tyler. In 1970, Pollard's family donated property for a park named in his honor. (2009)

Thomas G. Pollard, Sr. is a historical marker in Tyler, Smith County, dedicated in 2009. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Smith County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 272 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.3129, -95.2930 near Tyler. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Christian Church of Tyler (historical marker), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rose Hill Cemetery, Hubbard, Colonel Richard B., and Tyler Confederate Ordnance Plant.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015966. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.