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Located in Gregg County, Texas, Longview was established in 1870. East Texas oil field was once world's largest. Sits in piney woods of East Texas.
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Founded 1870 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Gregg County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Longview, Texas

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1870 Railroad Town: East TX hub.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Longview's character and economy.
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1930 East Texas Oil Field: Massive oil discovery.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Longview's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Longview continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Longview

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Wins $62,000 After Solving This Easy Puzzle
A single letter choice ended up making the difference between walking away with a strong cash total—and missing out on a brand-n…
Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
Kelly Clarkson has established a career marked by powerful vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an uncommon gift for resonating with f…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
He Had Severe Asthma And Was Called ‘Odd’ Growing Up But He Became One Of America’s Biggest Stars
Long before rock legends dominated stadiums and social media created overnight stars, Ricky Nelson was already one of America’s …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

Complete Historical Timeline

1870 Transport
Railroad Town
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1930 Industry
East Texas Oil Field
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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East Texas oil field was once world's largest.
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Sits in piney woods of East Texas.
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LeTourneau University is here.
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Longview is located in Gregg County, Texas.
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Longview was founded in 1870.

Famous People from Longview, Texas

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Forest Whitaker
Actor, Television Director · Born Jul 15, 1961 · Age 64
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Miranda Lambert
Singer, Singer-Songwriter · Born Nov 10, 1983 · Age 42
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Montana Jordan
Actor · Born Mar 8, 2003 · Age 22
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José Francisco Torres
Association Football Player · Born Oct 29, 1987 · Age 38
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Karen Silkwood
Chemist, Activist · Born Feb 19, 1946 · Died Nov 13, 1974 (age 28)

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