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Western Naval Stores Co.
Webb in the Handbook of Texas recorded that the Western Naval Stores Co. operated a turpentine time camp and distillery from 1916 to 1920. The camp was located fourteen miles west of Jasper on the east bank of the Angelina Ferry. It took its name from Morris Ferry on the west bank of the River.
Mill Details
Alpha Numeric Key:
JA
Owner Name
Western Naval Stores Co.
Location
Across the Angelina River from Morris Ferry
County
Jasper
Years in Operation:
5
Start Year:
1916
End Year:
1920
Decades:
1910-1919,1920-1929
Period of Operation:
1916 to 1920
Town:
Morris Ferry
Company Town:
2
Peak Town Size:
Unknown
Mill Pond:
2
Mill Type
Product
Power Source
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