Diboll in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Emporia
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, November 10, 2010
1. Emporia Marker
Emporia Lumber Company co-owner S.F. Carter and M.T. Jones purchased over 5,000 acres of land in south Angelina County and established a company town named Emporia in 1893. The town included sawmill facilities, a railroad spur to ship lumber, logging camps, company houses, schools, churches, stores, and a cemetery. In 1906 the sawmill burned and was not rebuilt. Although the company ceased operations, people continued to live in Emporia. Eventually the town was absorbed within the city of Diboll.Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6993.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 31° 10.379′ N, 94° 47.383′ W. Marker is in Diboll, Texas, in Angelina County. Marker is at the intersection of Maynard Street and Booker Street, on the left when traveling west on Maynard Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Diboll TX 75941, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Methodist Church of Diboll (approx.
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Photographed By Steve Gustafson, November 10, 2010
2. Emporia Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,299 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
