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Gregg County Texas
Named after John Gregg, a Confederate General, Gregg County was formed in 1873, from Rusk and Upshur Counties. A small county, made by the coming of the railroad, and a booming lumber industry, became large. With the discovery of "black crude" a whole new era of industry and growth began in Gregg County. The county seat is in Longview (the eastern edge is in Harrison County), and there are only three other towns of size in the county, Gladewater (the western part of Gladewater is still in Upshur County), White Oak, and Kilgore (whose southern edge is still part of Rusk County).
Named after John Gregg, a Confederate General, Gregg County was formed in 1873, from Rusk and Upshur Counties. A small county, made by the coming of the railroad, and a booming lumber industry, became large. With the discovery of "black crude" a whole new era of industry and growth began in Gregg County. The county seat is in Longview (the eastern edge is in Harrison County), and there are only three other towns of size in the county, Gladewater (the western part of Gladewater is still in Upshur County), White Oak, and Kilgore (whose southern edge is still part of Rusk County).
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Gladewater - 1901 - Dr Walker's home. Can still be seen today
in the downtown area, across the street from the railroad tracks.
Gladewater - 1901 - Dr Walker's home. Can still be seen today
in the downtown area, across the street from the railroad tracks.
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1879 Courthouse
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This
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Elaine McCoy Martin, who served in numerous capacities in TXGenWeb. She was the coordinator of Gregg County TXGenWeb for many years. |
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Anita Nolan
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Gregg County TXGenWeb Coordinator:
Anita Nolan
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Check back often, we try to add information on a continual basis.
TXGenWeb State Coordinator: Gina Heffernan
In Memory:
Sheila Kee Pool
October 24, 1939 - March 18, 2023
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