Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Longview High School

1932-1976

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

1. Longview High School Marker

Inscription. On this site in 1932, a three story concrete and brick high school building for three grades was erected fronting Whaley Street. The structure was designed by noted architect Mark Lemmon and featured Art Deco entrances with terra cotta and fluted pilasters

The classrooms had hardwood floors. A gymnasium also served as an auditorium. A modern chemistry laboratory and library were well equipped. Redbud trees were planted near the street.

By 1976 enrollment growth dictated the move of the high school to larger facilities north of town. In 1988 after prolonged attempts by former students to preserve the building, it was demolished.

Erected 1994 by Gregg County Historical Commission and the Longview High School Alumni Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 32° 29.775′ N, 94° 44.012′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is at the intersection of East Whaley Street and North Second Street, on the right when traveling west on East Whaley Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Longview Community Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Campbell "Honeymoon Home"

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert A. McLain House (about 400 feet away); Greenwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Longview Expands Its Influence (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Tyson Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fabulous Fifties (approx. 0.2 miles away); Completing a Century of Development (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

Also see . . . Longview High School — 1932-1976 - support documents. Gregg County Historical Commission (Submitted on December 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

2. Longview High School Marker

Longview High School 2nd Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

3. Longview High School 2nd Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

4. Longview High School Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, December 16, 2025

5. Longview High School Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 17, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.