Longview, TX
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About Longview
- • Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx was born in Longview, Texas.
- • The Great Texas Hot Link is believed to have originated in Longview.
- • The discovery of oil in the 1930s fueled Longview's rapid growth.
- • Longview was once home to a German POW camp during World War II.
- • The East Texas Oil Boom fire of 1937 devastated parts of the city.
- • Named for sweeping views, Longview was established in 1871 by the railroad.
- • With over 82,000 residents, Longview is larger than many state capitals.
- • Its elevation is 361 feet, providing gently rolling terrain.
- • Healthcare and manufacturing are significant employment sectors in Longview.
- • Longview offers a blend of Southern charm and modern development.
- • The Dallas Cowboys are a popular team, a short drive away in Arlington.
- • Longview High School Lobos have won multiple state football championships.
- • The local geology features sandy soils from the Wilcox Group geological formation.
- • The Sabine River defines the eastern boundary of the Longview area.
- • White-tailed deer are commonly seen in the forests surrounding Longview.
- • Pine trees dominate the East Texas Piney Woods ecosystem.
- • The Caddo people inhabited the area before European contact.
- • Longview was founded in 1870 after the Southern Pacific Railroad bypassed nearby New Danville.
- • The Gregg County Courthouse, built in 1932, is an example of Art Deco architecture.
Artists From Longview
Songs About Longview
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