Horace Stansel

Horace Sylvan Stansel (November 5, 1888 – April 4, 1936) was an American civil engineer and politician, remembered chiefly as the original architect of Mississippi's highway system. He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives including as Speaker. He was succeeded in office by his wife Dovie Stansel after his death.

Horace Stansel
c. 1924
53rd Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives
In office
January 7, 1936  April 4, 1936
Preceded byThomas L. Bailey
Succeeded byFielding Wright
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Sunflower County
In office
January 1924  April 4, 1936
Preceded byArthur B. Clark
Succeeded byPearl Stansel
Personal details
Born
Horace Sylvan Stansel

(1888-11-05)November 5, 1888
Ruleville, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedApril 4, 1936(1936-04-04) (aged 47)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDovie Pearl High
EducationMississippi A&M College
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