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Lufkin
Lufkin city (1990 pop. 30,206), seat of Angelina co., E Tex.; inc. 1890. Situated in the deep pine woods, it is the core of a region of forest industries with many sawmills and the first plant to make newsprint from native pine. While lumbering is its major industry, there are numerous other manufactures, including pumping units, iron castings, trailer parts, carbonated beverages, missile electronics, and industrial chrome plate. Fuller's earth is found in the region. Angelina National Forest, David Crockett National Forest, and Sam Rayburn Lake are in the area. |
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"Lufkin." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Lufkin." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Lufkin.html "Lufkin." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Lufkin.html |
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Lufkin
Lufkin, Txas/USA Founded in 1882 and named after E. P. Lufkin, the son‐in‐law of the general manager of the Houston, East and West Texas Railroad.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Lufkin." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Lufkin." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Lufkin.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Lufkin." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Lufkin.html |
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