Woodville, TX
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About Woodville
- • Football legend Bubba Smith, known for his NFL career, was born in Woodville.
- • The Dogwood Festival, celebrating the blooming dogwood trees, originated here.
- • Lumbering drew people to this East Texas town, fueling its early growth.
- • Legend claims buried Confederate gold lies hidden somewhere near Woodville.
- • The Great Depression impacted Woodville's timber-dependent economy severely.
- • Named for Alan Wood, it was established in 1846, becoming the county seat.
- • With around 2,400 residents, it is smaller than many Texas towns.
- • Sitting at 266 feet, it's relatively flat, typical of East Texas terrain.
- • Timber and agriculture are the primary economic drivers in Woodville.
- • Woodville evokes a sense of small-town charm and peaceful tranquility.
- • Houston Texans, located 90 miles away, represent the closest NFL team.
- • Woodville High School's football team has a notable history of regional success.
- • The area's geology includes Cenozoic-era sediments deposited on older formations.
- • The Neches River flows near Woodville, defining the area's watershed.
- • White-tailed deer are commonly found in the forests surrounding the town.
- • The region features a mix of pine and hardwood forests typical of East Texas.
- • The Caddo people inhabited the area before European settlement.
- • In 1854, Woodville became the county seat of Tyler County.
- • The Tyler County Courthouse, a historic landmark, was built in 1892.
- • U.S. Highway 69 passes through Woodville, connecting it to major cities.