Allentown
Allentown is on Farm Road 843 eight miles north of Lufkin in northwestern Angelina County. In the 1930s the settlement had a store, a church, and a number of houses. After World War II many residents left the area, but in the early 1990s the church and a store still remained.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Christopher Long | © Texas State Historical Association
At a Glance
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Allentown is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [Allen's Gin]
- (Modisett)
Locations
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- Latitude
- 31.44328000
- Longitude
- -94.78292900
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Allentown by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | 2009 | Local Officials |