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Herman Sprayberry (HO-53)

sawmill id: 10791
alpha-numeric key: HO-53
corporate name: Herman Sprayberry
local name:
owner affiliation: Herman Sprayberry
location: Crockett
county: Houston
years in operation: 1
start year: 1957
(qual) *
end year: 1957
(qual) *
decades: 1950-1959
period of operation: 1957
town: Crockett
company town: ?
peak town size: Unknown
mill pond: ?
type of mill: Pine lumber
sawmill: Yes
pine sawmill: Yes
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: The Herman Sprayberry sawmill at Crockett was listed in 1957 edition of Directory of Wood-Using and Related Industries in East Texas.
research date: MCJ 02-20-96
research by: M. Johnson
historical interpretation:
interpretation by:
interpretation date:
bibliography: Nelson T. Samson. Directory of Wood-Using and Related Industries in East Texas. Nacogdoches, Texas: Bulletin No. 2, Department of Forestry, Stephen F. Austin State College, March 1957. 125.


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