Lufkin in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Charles "Charlie" Wilson
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 17, 2011
1. Charles "Charlie" Wilson Marker
June 1, 1933 - February 10, 2010
United States Naval Officer and 12-Term United States Representative, 2nd District of Texas
A Sonnet to Charlie
Now before us in bronze, he once again stands tall: Beloved Texan, who heard his clarion call.
Henry W. Gurley
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is February 10, 2010.
Location. 31° 21.42′ N, 94° 45.813′ W. Marker is in Lufkin, Texas, in Angelina County. Marker is on John Redditt Drive (Loop Route 287), on the right when traveling north. Located in front of entrance to Charles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2206 N John Redditt Drive, Lufkin TX 75904, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Civilian Conservation Corps and Forestry in Texas (approx. 0.7 miles away); German POWs in the East Texas Timber Industry (approx. 0.7 miles away); Birthplace of Allan Shivers (approx. 2.1 miles away); Lufkin Daily News (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Depot Explosion and Mystery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Calder (Cotton) Square (approx. 2.4 miles away); KRBA-AM Radio Station (approx. 2.4 miles away); Site of Rehearsal Hall for The Hoo Hoo Band (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lufkin.
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Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 17, 2011
2. Charles "Charlie" Wilson Marker
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 17, 2011
3. Statue of Charles "Charlie" Wilson
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 17, 2011
4. Charles "Charlie" Wilson Marker
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