Dewey Jackson Short – Galena, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 36° 48.315 W 093° 27.973
15S E 458412 N 4073369
Plaque on the front of the Stone County Courthouse in Galena, Missouri honoring a local politician.
Waymark Code: WMNTW0
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
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Dewey Jackson Short
"Orator of the Ozarks"
April 7, 1898 – November 19, 1979

Born in Galena, Missouri, Dewey Short served as our Representative in the U.S. Congress for 24 years, from 1929-30 and 1934-56 and was instrumental in establishing Table Rock Lake he served as Assistant Secretary to the Army 1957-60.

Stone County historical Society

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Location: Stone County Courthouse
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