Marker Inscription
First plant to turn southern pines into newsprint. Mill here revolutionized paper industry in the southern United States. Seeking local paper rather than foreign supplies, Southland was incorporated in 1938 and began operations, 1940. Its mills made possible use of southern pine (earlier rejected for newsprint because of its high resin content). In 1942, additional facilities were built to supply bleached pulp. Success of this pioneer complex gave Texas an avenue for aiding world in supply of vital paper. (1968)
About this site
Southland Paper Mills, Inc. is a historical marker in Lufkin, Angelina County, dedicated in 1968. 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 31.3564, -94.6830 near Lufkin. The nearest cataloged historic site is McKindree (cemetery), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Equipment Typical of Early Texas Logging, Machinery from Early East Texas Logging Railroads, and Strangers Rest.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5005008724. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
