Near Lufkin in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ewing
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, May 8, 2010
1. Ewing Marker
Inscription.
Ewing. . 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.
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.)
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.
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 1,535 times since then and 43 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.
