City of Lufkin
Founded 1882. Soon became a thriving sawmill community. Named for E. P. Lufkin, chief of crew that surveyed railroad through town. Has been county seat of Angelina County since 1892. Now a regional manufacturing and commerce center. Products include paper and wood products, oilfield pumps, trailers, and foundry castings. (1970)
31.3248° N, 94.7262° W
Where to Find It
Kiwanis Park - US Business 59S at Tulane St.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi SW First Christian Church of Lufkin Lufkin
- 0.6 mi NE First United Methodist Church of Lufkin Lufkin
- 0.6 mi NW W.C. Trout and the Counter-Balanced Pumping Unit Lufkin
- 0.6 mi NW Lufkin Foundry and Machine Company Lufkin
- 0.8 mi N Angelina County Lufkin
- 0.9 mi N Site of Martin Wagon Company Lufkin