Details for City of Lufkin

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5005008709

Data

Marker Number 8709
Atlas Number 5005008709
Marker Title City of Lufkin
Index Entry Lufkin
Address
City Lufkin
County Angelina
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 335703
UTM Northing 3467073
Subject Codes cities and towns
Marker Year 1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Kiwanis Park - US Business 59S at Tulane St.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 24" x 18"
Marker Text Founded 1882. Soon became a thriving sawmill community. Named for E. P. Lufkin, chief of crew that surveyed railroad through town. Has been county seat of Angelina County since 1892. Now a regional manufacturing and commerce center. Products include paper and wood products, oilfield pumps, trailers, and foundry castings. (1970)

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