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

Southland Paper Mills, Inc.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 22, 2010

1. Southland Paper Mills, Inc. Marker

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First plant to turn southern pines into newsprint. Mill here revolutionized paper industry in the southern United States. Seeking local paper rather than foreign supplies, Southland was incorporated in 1938 and began operations, 1940. Its mills made possible use of southern pine (earlier rejected for newsprint because of its high resin content). In 1942, additional facilities were built to supply bleached pulp.
Success of this pioneer complex gave Texas an avenue for aiding world in supply of vital paper.

Erected 1968. (Marker Number 8724.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 31° 21.306′ N, 94° 40.679′ W. Marker is near Lufkin, Texas, in Angelina County. Marker is on State Highway 103, one mile east of U.S. 59 when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lufkin TX 75901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Equipment Typical of Early Texas Logging

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(approx. 1.6 miles away); Machinery from Early East Texas Logging Railroads (approx. 1.6 miles away); Angelina & Neches River Railroad (approx. 2½ miles away); Mantooth Farm (approx. 2.7 miles away); Angelina (approx. 2.9 miles away); Original site of St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church (approx. 3 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Lufkin (approx. 3 miles away); Site of Martin Wagon Company (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lufkin.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 22, 2010

2. Southland Paper Mills, Inc. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,633 times since then and 185 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.