John T. Alsop | |
|---|---|
 Alsop, c. 1926 | |
| 33rd & 35th Mayor of Jacksonville | |
| In office 1941–1945 | |
| Preceded by | George C. Blume |
| Succeeded by | C. Frank Whitehead |
| In office 1923–1937 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Martin |
| Succeeded by | George C. Blume |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1874 Enfield, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1958 (aged 83) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
John Thomas Alsop Jr. (August 10, 1874 – May 12, 1958) was an American politician. He served as Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, from 1923 to 1937, and again from 1941 to 1945. His eighteen-year, seven term stint in the mayor's office is the longest in the city's history. Jacksonville's Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is named for him.
References
- Keeping the Faith: Race, Politics, and Social Development in Jacksonville, Florida, 1940-1970
- St. Petersburg Times - Google News Archive Search
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