J. Millard Tawes
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 59.021 W 075° 51.264
18S E 424968 N 4204348
J. Millard Tawes 1894-1979-Born in Crisfield. Served Maryland for 37 years. Governor, 1959-1967.
Waymark Code: WM11H2A
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2019
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J. Mllard Tawes 1894-1979-Born in Crisfield. Served Maryland for 37 years. Governor, 1959-1967; Comptroller of the Treasury, 1939-1947 and 1950-1959; First Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources, 1969-1971; Treasurer of Maryland, 1973-1975. Oversaw expansion of the University System of Maryland and brought educational television to the state. Doubled the State Park System. Established programs in support of economic development, agriculture, industry, and environmental matters.
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust-Maryland State Highway Administration.
County (required): Somerset County
Location (required): Marker is on Maryland Avenue (MD 413).
More info about the site/marker (optional):
The marker is located in Crisfield Municipal Park in post office area: Crisfield MD 21817
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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