Coke R. Stevenson

Politician

1888 – 1975

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Who was Coke R. Stevenson?

Coke Robert Stevenson was the 35th Governor of Texas from 1941 to 1947. He was the only 20th century Texan politician to serve as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, as Lieutenant Governor, and then as governor. In 1966, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark marker number 5118, honoring Stevenson, was placed on the Kimble County Courthouse grounds in Junction, Texas.

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Born
Mar 20, 1888
Mason County
Also known as
  • Coke Stevenson
Spouses
Religion
  • Methodism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Texas
Died
Jun 28, 1975
San Angelo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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