Thomas Clifton Gibbs Memorial Park - 1986 - Huntsville, TX
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N 30° 42.842 W 095° 33.727
15R E 254638 N 3400712
A small tree filled park in a neighborhood honors one of Huntsville's early leaders.
Waymark Code: WMY11W
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2018
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Thomas Clifton Gibbs Memorial Park
Dedicated July 12th, 1986, in loving memory of Thomas Clifton
Gibbs, born February 7th, 1870, died February 19th, 1926. A devoted
husband, father and civic leader, he was at his death senior
partner of Gibbs Brothers & Company. He was three time mayor of
Huntsville, and the first streets were paved during his administration.
He was president of the First National Bank of Huntsville,
formerly Gibbs National Bank. A faithful churchmen,
he was building committee chairman of the present First Methodist
Church; and it was through his efforts that the church's much-
admired stained glass windows were obtained. Mr. Gibbs was an active
member of the Masonic order of Force Lodge number 19 A. F.
& A. M. The epitaphs on his headstone most aptly describes him:
"He stood four square to every wind that blew."
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This park site was donated to the City of Huntsville
and its citizens in memory of Thomas Clifton Gibbs
By the Virginia Gibbs Smyth Family
And
The J. Philip Gibbs, Jr. Family.
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: July 12, 1986
Full Inscription (unless noted above): Not listed
Website (if available): Not listed
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