Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

O. H. Methvin, Sr.

Founder of Longview

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

1. O. H. Methvin, Sr. Marker

Inscription.
About 1848, O. H. Methvin (1815-1882) and his father Richard came to Texas from Georgia. O. H. Methvin bought about 1,200 acres in East Texas, including this site, which was his cornfield. He built a home on nearby Rock Hill for his wife Margaret and their children. In 1870 Methvin deeded 100 acres of his land to the Southern Pacific Railroad. The town that developed on the rail line was named Longview when surveyors were impressed with the long-range view afforded them from Rock Hill. With the formation of Gregg County, Longview became the county seat in 1873.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9981.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 32° 29.781′ N, 94° 44.332′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is at the intersection of East Methvin Street and North Fredonia Street, on the right when traveling west on East Methvin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Methvin Street, Longview TX 75601, 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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: The Courthouses of Gregg County (a few steps from this marker); Gregg County Confederate Soldiers Monument (a few steps from this marker); General John Gregg / Texas Secession Convention (a few steps from this marker); "Served With Honor" (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Longview (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Banking — The Final Ingredient (about 400 feet away); Everett Building (about 400 feet away); F. L. Whaley House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

Also see . . . O.H. Methvin. Handbook of Texas website entry (Submitted on September 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

O. H. Methvin, Sr. image. Click for full size.

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2. O. H. Methvin, Sr.

Marker in front of courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

3. Marker in front of courthouse.

Gregg County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

4. Gregg County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,407 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on July 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.