Dorsey Brodie Hardeman
1902-1992

Portrait

Texas Patriot - Soldier - Statesman

Son Of N.B. Hardeman

Dorsey Hardeman was born December 11, 1902 in Henderson, Tennessee to Professor N.B. and JoAnna Hardeman. His early education was spent at the Freed Hardeman College, founded by his father and A.G. Freed in 1908. He attended the University of Florida and earned his LLB from Vanderbilt University. He came to Texas in 1932 and practiced law in San Angelo before being elected mayor in 1936. In 1938, he was elected to the House of Representatives and served two terms before joining the United States Army Air Corps and was sent to officers training school. He served in the Headquarters of the Judge Advocate General. When he got out of military service he was elected to the State Senate serving for over twenty years. During his tenure in the Senate he was one of the most powerful figures, because of his knowledge of the constitution, legislative procedures and as chairman of the State Affairs Committee. He sponsored or co-sponsored and contributed significant amount of legislation including the sponsorship of a revised code of Criminal Procedure; the establishment of a state senior university in San Angelo; and the Stacy Dam and Reservoir on the Upper Colorado River. After his time in the Senate it was said it was an ?the end to an era.? Governor Preston Smith appointed him Executive Director of the Texas Water Commission later being named a commissioner. Senator Hardeman had many family ties to the Lone Star State, notably General William P. Hardeman and Bailey Hardeman, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. He was a very loyal and proud citizen of Texas and was a very astute student of the history of Texas. He was also a very successful businessman owning the historic San Angelus Hotel in San Angelo, had ranching and farming interests in Texas and Colorado, and owned and operated a title company in West Texas. Among his many business interests he was a member of many organizations. Including hereditary membership in Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Knights of San Jacinto, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Order of Stars and Bars, the Baronial Order of Magna Charta, Huguenot Society, Knights of Malta and he held an honorary membership in the Greek order of St. Denis of Zante. All these organizations aimed at the preservation of history and was a lifetime member of the Texas State Historical Association. He was also a member of the American Legion, State bar of Texas and the Travis County and Tom Green County Bar Associations.
-Taken From Texas State Cemetery Website

Directions To The Grave Of Dorsey B. Hardeman

D.B. Hardeman is buried in the Texas State Cemetery at Austin Texas. The cemetery is located at 909 Navasota Street, Austin, Texas 78702. Phone:512-463-0605. In downtown Austin, take I-35 to Exit 234C from the south or Exit 234B from the North. Converge on E. 7th St. On E. 7th go to the fourth street on the left Navasota. You will see the office on the right. It is best to enter the 11th Street entrance and travel in. The road through the center of the cemetery is called State Highway 165. Travel until you see the Civil War Cemetery on your left. In front of it is the beautiful above ground sarcophagus of Albert Sidney Johnson. Just across the street is Republic Hill Section 2. This is the burial plot of some of Texas' greatest heroes including Stephen S. Austin, Governor John Connally, and Dallas Cowboys Football coach Tom Landry. At the front of the section closest to the street is the grave of D.B. Hardeman. Also behind him further up in the cemetery is the grave of a restoration preacher by the name of W.S. Dabney.

GPS Coordinates
30° 15' 919" N x 97° 43' 602" W
15 Ft. Acc. / Grave Faces East
Republic Hill/Section 2/Row B/Number 8


HARDEMAN
Dorsey B. Hardeman
Born December 11, 1902
Henderson, Tennessee
Died August 11, 1992
Austin, Texas
Geneva Moore Hardeman
Born September 30, 1918
Brownwood, Texas


Note Stephen F. Austin Grave & Monument In Background


Dorsey B. Hardeman
Patriot - Soldier - Statesman
Assistant Attorney General Of Tennessee - 1929-1930
Mayor Of San Angelo, Texas - 1936-1938
Texas House Of Representatives - 1938-1942
United States Army Air Force-Captain JADG - 1942-1946
Texas State Senate - 1947-1969
Executive Director Of Texas Water Commission - 1969-1970
Commissioner, Texas Water Commission - 1971-1982


Hardeman Monument With Albert Sydney Johnston Monument In Background
See More Below

Austin State Cemetery


Offices Of The Texas State Cemetery at 909 Navasota St. Austin, Texas


Main Entrance From 11th Street Into The Texas State Cemetery
State Highway 165


State Highway 165 Back Toward The 11th Street Entrance, Civil War Cem. On Right


Sarcophagus Of Albert Sydney Johnson


Republic Hill


Grave Of Stephen F. Austin

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