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Located just a short 40-mile trip east of Tyler is Longview, the county seat of Gregg County, Texas.
Longview is located on historic U.S. Highway 80 and U.S. Highway 259 in addition to Interstate Highway I-20. Its economy is strong and diverse, and the oil and gas industry continues to play a major role in economic development.
Commercial air service is offered at East Texas Regional Airport, and Amtrak passenger rail service is offered on the Texas Eagle. Two freight railroads serve the area: Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Union Pacific. It is the home of LeTourneau University.
On July 24 - 29, 2012, the U.S. National Championship Balloon Races will be held at the
East Texas Regional Airport and other area venues. On July 27 - 29, the Great Texas Balloon Races will be held at the
East Texas Regional Airport in Longview. details about both balloon events
Communities in the Longview area include Kilgore, Gladewater, Mineola, Marshall, Grand Saline, Mt. Pleasant, and Henderson.
For more information on Longview, we recommend a visit to...
Longview Texas Chamber of Commerce web site
City of Longview web site
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Longview Economic Development Corporation
Longview News-Journal
Shown below are a few historic images, and map, of Longview.
Business Section, Longview Texas, Circa 1940s
First Baptist Church and Educational Buildings, Longview, Texas
Gregg County Court House, Longview, Texas
High School, Longview, Texas
Texas & Pacific (T&P) - I. & G.N. Railroad Depot, Longview, Texas
Booth's Tourist Court, Longview, Texas, on U.S. 80
"Center of Largest Oil Field in the World"
90 modern cottages - free radio - fans & garage - reasonable rates - second guest free
(from the collection of the author)
East Oil Field, Longview, Texas
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