Preston Jacobus
Appearance
Preston N. Jacobus | |
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Mayor of Tucson, Arizona | |
In office 1910–1911 | |
Preceded by | Ben Heney |
Succeeded by | Ira Erven Huffman |
Personal details | |
Born | Sussex County, New Jersey | February 25, 1864
Died | November 28, 1911 | (aged 47)
Cause of death | pulmonary tuberculosis |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Anna C. Hedges |
Residences | |
Preston N. Jacobus (February 25, 1864 – November 28, 1911) was an American real estate developer, businessman, and politician. He served one term as Mayor of Tucson, Arizona Territory.[1] Jacobus was a member of the Republican Party.[2]
Named after Preston Jacobus
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/90/City_of_Tucson%2C_Arizona_Jacobus_Avenue_street_sign.jpg/220px-City_of_Tucson%2C_Arizona_Jacobus_Avenue_street_sign.jpg)
- Jacobus Avenue in Tucson, Arizona[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Leighton, David (November 10, 2014). "Street Smarts: Thank early mayor for paving miles of Tucson roads". Arizona Daily Star.
- ^ "Territorial Items of Interest Condensed". Tombstone Epitaph. October 10, 1909.