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Ivan Dean (HO-59)

sawmill id: 10797
alpha-numeric key: HO-59
corporate name: Ivan Dean
local name:
owner affiliation: Ivan Dean. A. A. Goodman.
location: Ten miles northeast of Crockett
county: Houston
years in operation: 1
start year: 1950
(qual) *
end year: 1950
(qual) *
decades: 1950-1959
period of operation: 1950
town: Northeast of Crockett
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: Hercules gasoline power unit
horse:
mule:
oxen:
water:
water overshot:
water turbine:
pit:
steam: Yes
steam circular:
steam band:
gas:
diesel:
electric:
other:
unknown:
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: Portable sawmill
company tram: No
associated railroads: Unknown
historical development: A. A. Goodman operated a gasoline-powered, portable sawmill outfit about ten miles northeast of Crockett. In 1950, according to Houston County records, Goodman sold the outfit to Ivan Dean.
research date: MCJ 02-20-96
research by: M. Johnson
historical interpretation:
interpretation by:
interpretation date:
bibliography: Houston County Bill of Sale Records. Vol 1: October 12, 1950, 37.


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