Curtis Hixon
Curtis Hixon | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Tampa | |
| In office November 1943 – May 21, 1956 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1891 Louisville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 1956 (aged 64) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Curtis Hixon (November 23, 1891 – May 21, 1956) was mayor of Tampa, Florida from November 1943 until his death in 1956.[1]
Hixon was born and raised in Louisville, Alabama. Hixon studies pharmacology at the School of Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia (now a part of Mercer University). In 1914, Hixon moved to Tampa, Florida where he became a pharmacist. He joined the Tampa City Council in 1929, serving until his resignation in 1939. In 1939, Hixon was elected to the Hillsborough County Commission, and successfully ran for mayor in 1943.[2]
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is named for him, as was Curtis Hixon Hall before it was demolished in 1993.
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References
- ^ Curtis Hixon Archived 2012-05-16 at the Wayback Machine City Clerk information resources City of Tampa
- ^ cotadmin (2014-06-17). "Curtis Hixon - 45th Mayor Of Tampa". City of Tampa. Retrieved 2019-11-09.