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Earl Peterson and R. W. Blackman (HO-33)

sawmill id: 10771
alpha-numeric key: HO-33
corporate name: Earl Peterson and R. W. Blackman
local name:
owner affiliation: Earl Peterson and R. W. Blackman [Blackmon]
location: Four miles west of Latexo
county: Houston
years in operation: 1
start year: 1944
(qual) *
end year: 1944
(qual) *
decades: 1940-1949
period of operation: 1944
town: West of Latexo
company town: ?
peak town size: Unknown
mill pond: ?
type of mill: Lumber
sawmill: Yes
pine sawmill:
hardwood sawmill:
cypress sawmill:
planer:
planer only:
shingle:
paper:
plywood:
cotton:
grist:
unknown:
other:
power source: Unknown
horse:
mule:
oxen:
water:
water overshot:
water turbine:
pit:
steam:
steam circular:
steam band:
gas:
diesel:
electric:
other:
unknown: Yes
maximum capacity:
(qual)
capacity comments: Unknown
rough lumber: Yes
planed lumber:
crossties:
timbers:
lathe:
ceiling:
unknown:
beading:
flooring:
paper:
plywood:
particle board:
treated:
other:
equipment: Sawmill
company tram: No
associated railroads: Unknown
historical development: Earl Peterson bought an undivided one-half interest in R. W. Blackman?s sawmill in 1944. It was located about four miles west of Latexo, on a lease of Jack Spence. Peterson was to assume Blackman?s indebtedness.
research date: MCJ 02-20-96
research by: M. Johnson
historical interpretation:
interpretation by:
interpretation date:
bibliography: Houston County Bill of Sale Records. Vol F: April 21, 1943, 404.


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