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

Longview Becomes the Hub for Railroad Expansion

1872

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

1. Longview Becomes the Hub for Railroad Expansion Marker

Inscription. By 1872, Longview received nationwide attention by serving as temporary head of the nation's Southern rail line. Business, population and construction were stimulated by wagon traffic from a large area since Longview provided the closest rail access.
Soon the International Railroad Co. (later named International & Great Northern) was serving Longview, its route crossing the Southern Pacific track about 600 feet east of the city limits. The federally-mandated Texas & Pacific – which had acquired the Southern Pacific – began laying track westward toward Dallas. Thriving Longview became the commercial center for a large portion of East Texas.

Erected 2000 by One Hundred Acres of Heritage, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1870.

Location. 32° 29.733′ N, 94° 44.209′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Methvin Street and North Green Street. Located in Heritage Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 East Methvin Street, Longview TX 75601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Railroad Transforms a Pioneer Community (here, next to this marker); A New County is Born

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(here, next to this marker); First Came the Railroad (here, next to this marker); Rails, Timber and Cotton Bring Growth (a few steps from this marker); The Good Old Days (a few steps from this marker); A Railroad Boom Town Settles Down (a few steps from this marker); "Dolly" — Longview's First Fire Engine (a few steps from this marker); Longview Charters First Industry in Texas (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Texas State Historical Association on Longview. (Submitted on September 28, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Longview Becomes the Hub for Railroad Expansion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

2. Longview Becomes the Hub for Railroad Expansion

Photo from marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

3. Photo from marker.

Heritage Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

4. Heritage Plaza

Heritage Plaza at intersection of Green & Methvin Streets. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

5. Heritage Plaza at intersection of Green & Methvin Streets.

Heritage Plaza dedication plaque. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 17, 2015

6. Heritage Plaza dedication plaque.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 28, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.