Lutcher, Henry Jacob

The son of German immigrants, Henry Jacob Lutcher (1836-1912) became a successful lumberman in his home state of Pennsylvania. Attracted by the vast timberlands of southeast Texas, he and his partner G. Bedell Moore moved part of their operation to this area in the 1870s. Following a short survey trip through East Texas in 1876, Lutcher settled in Orange. Here he oversaw the establishment of a large sawmill and began investing in area timberlands. The continued growth of the Lutcher and Moore lumber company led to the acquisition of several mills, including one at Lutcher, Louisiana, and property throughout the United States. A progressive businessman, Lutcher introduced several improved milling techniques, which were adopted by other mill owners and led to the early growth of the area's lumber industry. He also contributed to the development of the region's commerce through his active support of deep water ports at Sabine Pass, Orange, and Beaumont, and his interest in the construction of area rail lines. After his death, his widow Frances Ann (Robinson) (1841-1924) continued his tradition of community service through significant benevolent contributions to the city.

Lutcher, Henry Jacob is a historical marker in Orange, Orange County, dedicated in 1982. 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 30.0926, -93.7362 near Orange. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stark, Henry Jacob Lutcher (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Stark, W. H., House, Orange, The City of, and Stark, William Henry.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5361011494. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.