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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O7E_king-cotton_Longview-TX.html
At one time, nearly all the cotton crops in the state of Texas were grown in east Texas. As with most of the south, cotton played a major role in the Longview economy.
The emergence of "King Cotton" as a marketable cash crop, coupled with…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O7D_longview-municipal-building-and-central-fire-station_Longview-TX.html
The city of Longview was incorporated in 1871, and there is evidence of a volunteer fire department as early as 1887. A new city hall complex with fire station was constructed in 1905, but the 1930s East Texas oil boom and subsequent population ex…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O7B_timber-the-first-industry_Longview-TX.html
The abundance of natural resources, coupled with the distribution capabilities of the railroad, beginning in 1870, gave rise to the area's first industry - timber, By 1877, there were 20 steam - powered sawmills in Gregg County, shipping about …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1O2W_o-h-methvin-sr_Longview-TX.html
About 1848, O. H. Methuen (1815-1882) and his father Richard came to Texas from Georgia. O. H. Methvin bought about 1,200 acres in East Texas, including this site, which was his cornfield. He built a home on nearby Rock Hill for his wife Margaret …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUBR_general-john-gregg_Longview-TX.html
Born Alabama. Came to Texas 1854. Judge, Confederate congressman. Organized 7th Texas Infantry as colonel 1861. Captured at Fort Donelson, Tenn. 1862. Promoted brigadier general after exchange. Commanded brigade Vicksburg Campaign 1863. Severely w…