Lufkin in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Collins-Shotwell House
Photographed by James Hulse, March 15, 2025
1. Collins-Shotwell House Marker
Attorney Chester B. Collins (1888-1960) built this house in the early 1920s with lumber provided by Lillian Knox whom he had successfully defended in a murder case. The 2 story bungalow features corbeled brick piers, wide gables with brackets, a corbeled chimney cap, and unusual window patterns. The Jean Shotwell family, property owners from 1936 to 1974, rented the house in 1937 to the family of Marvin L. Marsh, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) district commander.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6987.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 31° 20.509′ N, 94° 44.139′ W. Marker is in Lufkin, Texas, in Angelina County. It is at the intersection of North Raguet Street (State Road 339 Spur) and W Grove Ave, on the left when traveling north on North Raguet Street. The marker is located at the front of the house.
this page online
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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historical Marker Judge E.J. and Caledonia Mantooth (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Allan Shivers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lufkin Daily News (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Depot Explosion and Mystery (approx. 0.4 miles away); KRBA-AM Radio Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Calder (Cotton) Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Rehearsal Hall for The Hoo Hoo Band (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kerr's Inc. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lufkin.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 15, 2025
2. Collins-Shotwell House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
