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 John Ben Shepperd
N 32° 32.135 W 094° 56.601
15S E 317500 N 3601469
Texas Historical Marker at 200 N Main St, Gladewater, TX, noting the political and civic career of John Ben Shepperd, who was also a pioneer in putting our beloved Texas Historical Markers out there for people to enjoy.
Waymark Code: WMW3PW
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2017
Views: 2
Marker Number: 9996
Marker Text:
(October 19, 1915 - March 8, 1990)
A native of Gladewater, John Ben Shepperd began a law practice in Longview soon after his graduation from the University of Texas Law School in 1941. After service in World War II, he gained prominence as national president of the Jaycees. His public service career began in 1946, when he was appointed to fill his father's unexpired term as county commissioner.
Governor Allan Shivers appointed Shepperd secretary of state in 1950. He was elected attorney general in 1952 and was reelected in 1954. As attorney general, he attacked political corruption in Duval County and the misuse of state veterans land funds.
After retiring from public office in 1957, Shepperd moved to Odessa where he practiced law and supported numerous civic and charitable endeavors. He was appointed to a number of state and national boards and commissions, including the Texas State Historical Survey Committee (now Texas Historical Commission). He was the driving force in the growth and development of the historical marker program, which became nationally recognized during his term as chairman. He renovated his Gladewater boyhood home and farm after his retirement. He is buried in the family cemetery south of town. (1992)
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