Rufus Rhodes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Rufus Napoleon Rhodes (born June 5, 1856 in Pascagoula, Mississippi; died January 12, 1910 in Birmingham) was the founder and managing editor of The Birmingham News from its beginning in 1888 until his death. He also served as a director and 2nd Vice-President of the Associated Press. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions of 1892 and 1904, and a Brigadier General in the Alabama National Guard.
Rhodes is buried in Birmingham's Elmwood Cemetery. Rhodes Park on Highland Avenue is named for him.
| Preceded by: none |
Birmingham News Publisher 1888–1910 |
Succeeded by: Victor Hanson |