Harleton
was located between the Big and Little Cypress creeks, but it did
not begin to grow until the arrival of the railroad here in 1891.
The Hope Lumber Company was organized and constructed a large depot
and commissary, installed a band sawmill, and extended the tram
into the Eagle Creek area. The Hope Lumber Co. processed finished
and rough lumber, and used steam as a power source. By 1900, the
mill was out of business because the timber had been cut out.
Marker located at Centennial Park SH 154 at CR 4335.
Harleton
was located between the Big and Little Cypress creeks, but it did
not begin to grow until the arrival of the railroad here in 1891.
The Hope Lumber Company was organized and constructed a large depot
and commissary, installed a band sawmill, and extended the tram
into the Eagle Creek area. The Hope Lumber Co. processed finished
and rough lumber, and used steam as a power source. By 1900, the
mill was out of business because the timber had been cut out.