Abercrombie-Cavanaugh House
304 Paul, Lufkin, TXAn unusually late and very well-detailed example of a Queen Anne cottage. Built between 1910 and 1915 by Richard Abercrombie (1870-1937), a prominent Lufkin carpenter, and his wife Buna Vista (1872-1947). They were married for over 40 years and had no children. In 1921 they moved to another house Abercrombie built at the comer of Groesbeck and Second (demolished). Ca. 1921 the M.D. Cavanaugh family purchased the house. Cavanaugh operated a taxi company at the Star Cash Drug Store, later the Burke Drug Store, and currently the Saska Studio at the corner of Lufkin Avenue and First Street. The garage at the rear of the residence was constructed between 1921 and 1927 to house Cavanaugh's taxi, garage, and trucking business. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Cavanaugh who had three children by a previous marriage Lois Peden Barrett, Ruth Peden Jones, and Lyie Peden. They had one son, Elliott Cavanaugh. The house is shown on the 1927 Sanbom map; corrections in 1957-64 show it as apartments. In 1928 directory listed as the residence of Mrs. S. E. Cavanaugh, the housekeeper at Hotel 1946-1947 it was the residence of Mrs. Annie Dickerson. Elliott Cavanaugh graduated from the University of Texas in 1937 with a degree in pharmacy degree and worked in his sister, Lois Peden Barrett, and brother-in-law's store on First Street in Lufkin. In 1947 Cavanaugh and Lyie Peden purchased the pharmacy and renamed it Cavanaugh-Peden Drug. They opened a pharmacy and gift center at Ellis and Raguet streets in 1962 which eventually became Cavanaugh's Jeweriers. The house is one of the few relatively unaltered residences in a late 19th century and early 20th-century neighborhood north of the central business district. The area of
significance is architecture at the local level. 14. records; Lufkin Daily News September 28, 1947.
Local significance of the building:
significance is architecture at the local level. 14. records; Lufkin Daily News September 28, 1947.
Architecture
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
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About Angelina County
Angelina County Timeline
Angelina County, located in the eastern part of Texas, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Atakapa tribes. The arrival of Spanish explorers in the 16th century had a significant impact on the region, as they established missions and trading posts throughout East Texas.
In the 19th century, the area that is now Angelina County found itself in the middle of the conflict between Spanish Texas and the newly-formed Republic of Mexico. As Mexico gained independence from Spain, the region became a part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. This tumultuous period culminated in the Texas Revolution, during which Texas gained its independence from Mexico, leading to the formation of the Republic of Texas.
Angelina County was officially established in 1846, named after a Hainai Native American woman who had served as a guide and interpreter for Spanish and French expeditions in the area. The county experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to the timber industry. The area's vast pine forests attracted logging and sawmill operations, which led to the establishment of several towns and the creation of jobs.
Over the years, Angelina County has diversified its economy beyond timber. The discovery of oil and natural gas in the early 20th century brought further economic growth and development to the region. Today, the county continues to thrive with a mix of industries, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and agriculture. The county is also home to various recreational areas, including Lake Sam Rayburn and the Angelina National Forest, which attract visitors from near and far. Angelina County's rich history and thriving present make it a vibrant and dynamic part of Texas.
In the 19th century, the area that is now Angelina County found itself in the middle of the conflict between Spanish Texas and the newly-formed Republic of Mexico. As Mexico gained independence from Spain, the region became a part of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. This tumultuous period culminated in the Texas Revolution, during which Texas gained its independence from Mexico, leading to the formation of the Republic of Texas.
Angelina County was officially established in 1846, named after a Hainai Native American woman who had served as a guide and interpreter for Spanish and French expeditions in the area. The county experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to the timber industry. The area's vast pine forests attracted logging and sawmill operations, which led to the establishment of several towns and the creation of jobs.
Over the years, Angelina County has diversified its economy beyond timber. The discovery of oil and natural gas in the early 20th century brought further economic growth and development to the region. Today, the county continues to thrive with a mix of industries, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and agriculture. The county is also home to various recreational areas, including Lake Sam Rayburn and the Angelina National Forest, which attract visitors from near and far. Angelina County's rich history and thriving present make it a vibrant and dynamic part of Texas.
Angelina County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Angelina County, Texas.
- 1805: The area that would become Angelina County is part of the disputed Neutral Ground between Spanish Texas and the United States.
- Early 19th Century: Native American tribes, including the Caddo, Cherokee, and Apache, populate the region.
- 1837: Angelina County is officially established from parts of Houston County and Nacogdoches County. It is named after a Delaware Indian girl, Angelina, who was married to a settler, who later became a local Native American agent.
- 1846: The first county seat, Marion, is established near the Neches River, but is later abandoned in favor of the more central Lufkin.
- Mid-19th Century: The county's economy relies on agriculture, particularly cotton production, as well as timber and sawmills.
- 1882: The Houston East and West Texas Railway is extended into Angelina County, boosting economic development and commerce.
- Early 20th Century: The discovery of oil deposits contributes to the county's growth and prosperity.
- 1927: Lufkin becomes the official county seat, replacing Homer.
- 20th Century: Angelina County experiences periods of economic growth and decline, influenced by various factors such as the Great Depression, the oil industry, and the timber industry.
- Today: Angelina County remains an important center for timber production, while also diversifying its economy with manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors.