100 Acres of Heritage (Longview, Texas)

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The approximate boundary of the 100 acre tract bought by The Southern Pacific Railroad in April 1870 from farmer O.H. Methvin. The railroad laid out the town site - choosing the name "Longview" - in advance of track construction. In September 1870, the railroad purchased an additional 50 acres from Methvin to extend the town site further west.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longview,_Texas
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Coordinates:   32°29'41"N   94°44'20"W
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