Lufkin, Texas

Lufkin is a city located in Angelina County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,709. It is the county seat of Angelina County{{GR|6}}, and is situated in East Texas. The town is named for Abraham P. Lufkin, a cotton merchant and Galveston, Texas city councilman. Lufkin was a close friend of Paul Bremond, president of the Houston, East and West Texas Railway which developed the town.

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Angelina County, Texas - 2000 - County seat - East Texas - Abraham P. Lufkin - Cotton - Galveston, Texas - Paul Bremond - Houston, East and West Texas Railway

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Founded in 1882, Lufkin is home to Lufkin Industries, which manufactures and services oil field equipment, power transmissions, and highway trailers. It is also a leading supplier of creosote.

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1882 - Lufkin Industries - Creosote

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