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Charles Jones “Give A Dam”

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Charles Jones “Give A Dam”

August 21, 2026

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Charles F. Jones, known widely as “Give-a-Dam” Jones, emerged as a prominent El Paso pioneer, civic figure, and colorful local personality from the 1880s through the early 1900s. He was repeatedly active in Republican politics, labor and fire-department affairs, and public meetings, serving at…

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