Details for U.S. Forest Service in Texas
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5005012642
Data
| Marker Number | 12642 |
| Atlas Number | 5005012642 |
| Marker Title | U.S. Forest Service in Texas |
| Index Entry | U.S. Forest Service in Texas |
| Address | SH 63 |
| City | Zavalla |
| County | Angelina |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 373049 |
| UTM Northing | 3445901 |
| Subject Codes | Federal programs; natural resources; lumber industry; recreation |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Angelina National Forest, 5.5 mi. SE of Zavalla, SH 63 W side, 1.1 mi. SE of FM 2743 |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | This area--heart of the Piney Woods and the East Texas forest industry--was, in 1933, cutover forests and worked-out farms. That year the Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of National Forests in this state. Today Angelina, Davy Crockett, Sabine and Sam Houston forests (the 4 National Forests in Texas) include over 658,000 acres. Under management, net growth exceeds 175,000,000 board feet with a value of over $7,000,000 yearly. In addition, forests offer extensive recreation areas. U.S. Forest Service offices have been in Lufkin since 1947. (1968) |