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Captain George M. Levingston

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Orange, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 5' 1.50189", -93° 44' 26.90345000004"
 
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    (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

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Captain George M. Levingston Historical Marker Location Map, Orange, Texas