Longview, County seat in Gregg County, Texas, United States.
Longview stands at the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. highways 80 and 259, north of the Sabine River in East Texas.
The city originated in 1870 when O.H. Methvin sold land to the Southern Pacific Railroad, with railroad surveyors naming it for the extended view from Methvin's property.
The Gregg County Historical Museum presents exhibitions about the 1894 First National Bank robbery, which resulted in a notable shootout in the city center.
The Longview Public Library functions as a transit hub by selling monthly RiverCities bus passes and providing access to transportation services for residents.
The Big Inch pipeline construction in 1942 transformed Longview into an oil transportation center during World War II, leading to substantial population growth.
Location: Gregg County
Location: Harrison County
Inception: 1871
Website: https://longviewtexas.gov
GPS coordinates: 32.50070,-94.74049
Latest update: June 5, 2025 05:31
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