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Orville L. Hubbard

American mayor of Dearborn, Michigan (1903-1982)

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Orville Liscum Hubbard was an American politician who served as the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, from 1942 to 1978. Hubbard was an effective administrator who served 15 consecutive terms while being nationally known as an outspoken segregationist who sought to keep Dearborn free of the perceived social and political ills of neighboring Detroit. A biographer described Hubbard as a "one-time high school athlete, ex-Marine, nonpracticing attorney, self-acknowledged expert on matters from the milking of cows to the history of the American Revolution, and personal symbol of suburban America's resistance to racial integration."

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Died
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Citizenship
United States wd
Occupation
politician wd
Education
Fordson High School wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor (1942–1978)

Questions

When was Orville L. Hubbard born?
Orville L. Hubbard was born on 2 April 1903.
What positions has Orville L. Hubbard held?
Positions held by Orville L. Hubbard include: mayor (1942–1978).
Where did Orville L. Hubbard study?
Orville L. Hubbard was educated at Fordson High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Orville L. Hubbard · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q7105242 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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