Ewing

The boom town of Ewing stood for two decades on the west bank of the Angelina River. Named for plantation owner James A. Ewing, the town was located near a rail line and virgin hardwood forests. In 1919 H. G. Bohlssen purchased a 100-acre tract of land and built a sawmill. A company town, Ewing grew rapidly and at its peak contained a post office, commissary, church/school, boarding house, and a population of 850. After many men left to serve in world War II or in war-related industries, the mill closed in December 1944. (1997)

Ewing is a historical marker in Lufkin vicinity, Angelina County, dedicated in 1997. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Angelina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 176 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.3728, -94.4906 near Lufkin vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Barron (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include McClure Cemetery, Sims Rocky Hill, and Nerren.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5005006994. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.