Marker Inscription
(Feb 25, 1874-Oct. 27, 1971) A licensed river captain and the son of a pioneer area shipbuilder, George M. Levingston was a leader in the development of Orange's shipbuilding industry. In 1933, after years of experience in the local shipyards, he formed the Levingston Shipbuilding Company, which was to become a major Gulf Coast operation under his direction. In addition to his influence on the area's economic growth, Captain Levingston also served on the Orange City Council in the 1920s. Recorded - 1983
About this site
Levingston, George M. is a historical marker in Orange, Orange County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 66 historical markers documented in Orange County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0854, -93.7408 near Orange. The nearest cataloged historic site is Latchem, Emma George (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Russell, Robert B, Saxon, Charles Holmes, and Sholars, Samuel Wallace, M.D..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5361011490. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
