Near Zavalla in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

U.S. Forest Service in Texas

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, October 25, 2010

1. U.S. Forest Service in Texas Marker

Inscription. This area-heart of the Piney Woods and the East Texas forest industry--was, in 1933, cutover forests and worked-out farms. That year the Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of national forests in the state. Today Angelina, Davy Crockett, Sabine and Sam Houston forests (the 4 national forests in Texas) include over 658,000 acres. Under management, net growth exceeds 175,000,000 board feet with a value of over $7,000,000 yearly. In addition, forests offer extensive recreation areas. U.S. Forest Service offices have been in Lufkin since 1947.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 12642.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 31° 8.411′ N, 94° 19.902′ W. Marker is near Zavalla, Texas, in Angelina County. It is on State Highway 63 1.1 miles Farm to Market Road 2743, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Zavalla TX 75980, 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp Nancy (approx. 6.3 miles away); Joseph Herrington (approx. 9½ miles away).

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Photographed by Steve Gustafson, October 25, 2010

2. U.S. Forest Service in Texas Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,930 times since then and 76 times this year. Last updated on November 16, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.