Historical Marker

Albert R. Mace

Historical marker location:
Off US 84,, Mexia, Texas
( Mexia Municipal Cemetery, Off US 84, Mexia)
Marker installed: 1968

(April 30, 1872 - Oct. 18, 1938)

A peace officer 45 years, Mace joined Texas Rangers at age 21. He became deputy sheriff in Lampasas County in 1903; later served 12 years as sheriff.

He was president of the Texas Sheriffs Association, 1920; chief of police in oil boom towns of Mexia and Borger (1821-1930) and in Corpus Christi (1933-1934).

Was Captain of Ranger Co. "D" (1931-1933) when the east Texas oil fields were under martial law. He died in service.

Recorded--1968.