Henry Jacob Lutcher

Henry Jacob Lutcher (HM26TM)

Location: Orange, TX 77630 Orange County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 5.555', W 93° 44.171'

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The son of German immigrants, Henry Jacob Lutcher (1836-1912) became a successful lumberman in this home state of Pennsylvania. Attracted by the vast timberlands of Southeast Texas he and his partner G. Bedell Moore moved part of their operation to this area in the 1870s. Following a short survey trip through East Texas in 1876, Lutcher settled in Orange. Here he oversaw the establishment of a large sawmill and began investing in area timberlands. The continued growth of the Lutcher and Moore Lumber Company led to the acquisition of several mills, including one at Lutcher, Louisiana, and property throughout the United States. A progressive businessman, Lutcher introduced several improved milling techniques, which were adopted by other mill owners and led to the early growth of the area's lumber industry. He also contributed to the development of the region's commerce through his active support of deep water ports at Sabine Pass, Orange and Beaumont and his interest in the construction of area rail lines. After his death, his widow Frances Ann (Robinson) (1841-1924) continued his tradition of community service through significant benevolent contributions to the city.
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HM NumberHM26TM
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Year Placed1982
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
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Date Added Friday, April 13th, 2018 at 7:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 429061 N 3329272
Decimal Degrees30.09258333, -93.73618333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 5.555', W 93° 44.171'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 5' 33.3" N, 93° 44' 10.26" W
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Area Code(s)409
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 7th St, Orange TX 77630, US
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