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

Ewing

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, May 8, 2010

1. Ewing Marker

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The boom town of Ewing stood for two decades on the west bank of the Angelina River. Named for plantation owner James A. Ewing, the town was located near a rail line and virgin hardwood forests. In 1919 H.G. Bohissen purchased a 100-acre tract of land and built a saw-mill. A company town, Ewing grew rapidly and at its peak contained a post office, commissary, church/school, boarding house, and a population of 850. After many men left to serve in World War II or in war-related industries, the mill closed in December 1944.

Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6994.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1944.

Location. 31° 22.364′ N, 94° 29.436′ W. Marker is near Lufkin, Texas, in Angelina County. Marker is on State Highway 103, on the left when traveling east. 12 miles east of Lufkin. 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 13 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Huntington (approx. 8 miles away); Site of the Town of Jonesville (approx. 9.1 miles away); Joseph Herrington (approx. 9.2 miles away); Berry Cemetery (approx. 9½ miles away); Site of the town of Homer (approx. 10.6 miles away); Homer Cemetery (approx. 10.7 miles away); Southland Paper Mills, Inc. (approx. 11.1 miles away); Halfway Inn (approx. 12.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lufkin.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, May 8, 2010

2. Ewing Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,484 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.