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

Kerr's Inc.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 19, 2019

1. Kerr's Inc. Marker

Inscription. Regarded as the oldest Angelina County business in continuous operation, Kerr's began in 1870 as a general store in the early county seat of Homer (5 mi. SE). It was started by Civil War veteran Capt. Joseph Kerr (b. 1828), a native of South Carolina. The operation was moved to Lufkin in the 1880s, soon after the railroad town was founded. An active business, civic, and political leader, Kerr was later succeeded in the firm by his sons. Started in the early days of the county and later operated as a tin shop, Kerr's Inc. is now a leader in steel fabrication.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7009.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 31° 20.351′ N, 94° 43.76′ W. Marker is in Lufkin, Texas, in Angelina County. It is at the intersection of Lufkin Avenue and Cotton Square, on the left when traveling east on Lufkin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin TX 75901, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Rehearsal Hall for The Hoo Hoo Band (here, next to this marker); Calder (Cotton) Square (within shouting distance

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of this marker); KRBA-AM Radio Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Depot Explosion and Mystery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lufkin Daily News (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lufkin Telephone Exchange (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Lufkin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Martin Wagon Company (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lufkin.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, March 23, 2010

2. Kerr's Inc. Marker

Kerr's Inc. and Hoo Hoo Band Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, March 23, 2010

3. Kerr's Inc. and Hoo Hoo Band Markers

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 19, 2019

4. Kerr's Inc. Marker

Kerr's Inc. marker is on the left. Site of Rehearsal Hall for the The Hoo Hoo Band marker is on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,190 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 4. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.