U. S. Forest Service in Texas

This area--heart of the Piney Woods and the East Texas forest industry--was, in 1933, cutover forests and worked-out farms. That year the Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of National Forests in this state. Today Angelina, Davy Crockett, Sabine and Sam Houston forests (the 4 National Forests in Texas) include over 658,000 acres. Under management, net growth exceeds 175,000,000 board feet with a value of over $7,000,000 yearly. In addition, forests offer extensive recreation areas. U.S. Forest Service offices have been in Lufkin since 1947. (1968)

U. S. Forest Service in Texas is a historical marker in Zavalla, 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 31.1402, -94.3317 near Zavalla. The nearest cataloged historic site is Concord (cemetery), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Boykin, Townsend-Truett, and Cassells.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5005012642. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.