The famous, the infamous and the unsung parade through a new history of Texas politics
Jan. 17, 2021
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Gov. Edmund J. Davis, l, a Lincoln Republican, handed the keys to the governor s office to his successor, former Confederate officer Richard Coke, without incident. A potential shooting war at the Capitol was averted.Courtesy / Kate HolleyShow MoreShow Less
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Edmund J. Davis died in Austin at age 55. His brother erected a 31-foot-tall monument in his honor. It’s the tallest in the cemetery.Joe Holley / ContributorShow MoreShow Less
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In the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, the memorial to Gov. Edmund J. Davis towers over every other monument.Joe Holley / ContributorShow MoreShow Less
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