Diboll
A sawmill established here in 1894 by T. L. L. Temple gave rise to a town that by 1900 contained a commissary, post office, churches, homes, and schools run by the Southern Pine Lumber Company. The town was named for the Diboll family of New Orleans from whom Temple initially purchased timber rights. Diboll remained a company town until Southern Pine Lumber Company began promoting private ownership of homes and businesses in the 1950s. Diboll was incorporated in 1962 and today boasts a multiethnic citizenry which supports numerous community activities. (1994)
31.1878° N, 94.7813° W
Where to Find It
US 59 (Temple St.) at Kenley St. in front of City Hall, Diboll
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Thomas Lewis Latane Temple Diboll
- 0.2 mi SE First Baptist Church Diboll Diboll
- 0.4 mi SW Old Diboll Library Diboll
- 0.5 mi SW Southern Pine Lumber Company Commissary Diboll
- 0.7 mi SW First Methodist Church of Diboll Diboll
- 1.1 mi S Emporia Cemetery Diboll