Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Naming of Longview
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023
1. Site of Naming of Longview Marker
In 1870 450 feet south where railway surveyors commented on the "long view" seen from the crest of the hill, and chose this name.
Marker erected by Christian Reinhardt, Sr. Society and Texas State Society Children of the American Revolution
1962
Erected 1962 by Christian Reinhardt, Sr. Society and Texas State Society Children of the American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 32° 30.031′ N, 94° 44.374′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is on West Marshall Avenue east of North High Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 W Marshall Ave, Longview TX 75601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gregg County (here, next to this marker); F. L. Whaley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Grove (approx. Ό mile away); First Methodist Church of Longview (approx. Ό mile away); First Presbyterian Church of Longview (approx. Ό mile away); First United Methodist Church (approx. Ό mile away); "Served With Honor"
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023
2. Site of Naming of Longview Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
