Historical Marker
J. W. Freeland
Marker installed: 1968
Served as city marshal of Hubbard 1895-1907, a period of local option prohibition and great lawlessness.
Moved to Hillsboro and became superintendent of county poor farm. Elected sheriff 1910. After serving 2 terms, was elected mayor. Elected sheriff a second time in 1928; served until 1933.
In 1933, he tracked down and arrested notorious Raymond Hamilton, member of the famous Clyde Barrow Gang.
Recorded, 1968.