John L. Southall
(June 11, 1869 - Oct. 6, 1912) Assistant chief of police of Greenville. Was killed in line of duty in attempt to arrest drunken gunman. Southall's soft nosed bullets were ineffective in battle, as his practice was to wound and stop, not kill. Also killed was Special Deputy Sheriff Emmett Shipp.
33.1367° N, 96.0992° W
Where to Find It
East Mound Cemetery, Marshall at Pine St.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi S Benjamin D. Martin Greenville
- 0.1 mi SW Lallie P. Carlisle Greenville
- 0.2 mi N Greenville Cotton Compress Greenville
- 0.3 mi SE Fred Douglass Elementary School Greenville
- 0.3 mi W Mary Jim Morris Greenville
- 0.3 mi NW Site of Phillips Field/Majors Stadium Greenville