1940s
During World War II, served as gathering point for the "Big Inch" pipeline. Two feet in diameter — the largest pipe yet constructed—the "Big Inch" line carried crude oil to Pennsylvania. From there, branches led to East Coast refineries. Completed in 1943, the "Big Inch" protected the bulk of the nation's wartime fuel supply from German submarines which threatened tanker ships. It is said that the Allies rode to victory on East Texas crude.HM Number | HM1ODC |
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Year Placed | 2000 |
Placed By | One Hundred Acres of Heritage, Inc |
Marker Condition | No reports yet |
Date Added | Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT -07:00 |
UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 15S E 336837 N 3596724 |
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Decimal Degrees | 32.49581667, -94.73670000 |
Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 32° 29.749', W 94° 44.202' |
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 32° 29' 44.94" N, 94° 44' 12.12" W |
Driving Directions | Google Maps |
Area Code(s) | 903, 214 |
Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling South |
Closest Postal Address | At or near 301 N Green St, Longview TX 75601, US |
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