Joseph (Joe) N. Langan

Joseph (Joe) N. Langan (HM23QB)

Location: Mobile, AL 36604 Mobile County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 41.421', W 88° 3.359'

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1912 - 2004

Joseph (Joe) N. Langan devoted his life to helping others and championing noble causes. He provided wisdom as a city and stare leader and served courageously
as a U.S. Army officer during World War II and the Korean War. As a leading
advocate for a vibrant, prosperous city during the mid-20th century, he helped
create modern Mobile.

After graduating from Murphy High School and attending Spring Hill College,
Langan launched his public service career in 1938 with his election to the state
legislature. In 1940 he was called to active duty with the Alabama National Guard.
During World War II he served as chief of staff for the 8th U.S. Army Area
Command in the South Pacific. After the war he returned to Mobile and his
private law practice and served again in the legislature. He was recalled to
military service for two years during the Korean War.

In 1953 he won a seat on the city commission and served until 1969. As mayor,
while on the city commission, he led the campaign for expansion of Mobile's
western boundaries, increasing the city's size from 33 square miles to over 160
square miles. He strengthened relations between Mobile's black and white
communities, and in partnership with his friend John L. LeFlore supported
African Americans' quest for economic, political, and social equality.
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HM NumberHM23QB
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Year Placed2010
Placed ByThe City of Mobile
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Date Added Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 at 10:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16R E 398862 N 3395761
Decimal Degrees30.69035000, -88.05598333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 41.421', W 88° 3.359'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 41' 25.26" N, 88° 3' 21.54" W
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Area Code(s)251
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 900 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile AL 36604, US
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