About Longview, Texas
Longview, Texas is located in East Texas near the Sabine River. It is a vibrant regional hub with deep roots in the railroad and oil industries. The town got its name when two railroad surveyors on O.H. Methvinβs porch exclaimed, βWhat a long view!β and it was incorporated in 1871 as the first town in Gregg County. Longview played a crucial role during World War II with the Big Inch pipeline, which supplied oil to the East Coast. Today, itβs home to major companies like Eastman Chemical and educational institutions like LeTourneau University. Its rich history includes landmarks like the Mobberly Hotel and Gregg Hotel, which once catered to travelers and oil boom customers.