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Original site, called "Possum Bluff," was purchased with a team of oxen by Pierre Lavine from Bill Morrison, 1886. Town was renamed for Admiral George Dewey during Spanish-American War. Leading industry, sawmill, was built by Sabine Tram Co., 1897; and was owned 1919-1943 by Peavy-Moore Lumber Co.
Deweyville is a historical marker in Deweyville, Newton County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Newton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 126 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.3065, -93.7460 near Deweyville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Deweyville Swing Bridge (historic place), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Deweyville (white), Deweyville Cemetery, AA, and King.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5351011111. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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