Lufkin, TX
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About Lufkin
- • Miranda Lambert, country music superstar, hails from Lufkin.
- • Brookshire Brothers grocery stores began in Lufkin.
- • The railroad spurred Lufkin's growth in the late 19th century.
- • Legend says a ghost haunts the old Angelina County Jail.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Lufkin's timber industry.
- • It's named for Capt. Lufkin, 1882; incorporated in 1890.
- • With over 34,000 residents, it's a regional hub.
- • Lufkin sits 312 feet above sea level, offering gentle rolling hills.
- • Healthcare and manufacturing are major employers in Lufkin.
- • Lufkin exudes a warm, friendly, small-town charm.
- • Houston Astros, 115 miles away, won the 2017 World Series.
- • Lufkin High School boasts multiple state football championships.
- • The area's geology is characterized by sandy soils and sediments from the Tertiary period.
- • The Angelina River flows through Lufkin, providing a water source and recreational opportunities.
- • White-tailed deer are commonly found in the forests surrounding Lufkin.
- • Loblolly pines dominate the East Texas forests surrounding the city.
- • The Caddo people inhabited the area around present-day Lufkin prior to European settlement.
- • In 1920, a major fire destroyed much of Lufkin's downtown business district.
- • The Angelina County Courthouse, built in 1914, is a notable example of Beaux-Arts architecture.
- • U.S. Highway 69 is a major north-south route running through Lufkin.
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