| Alpha-Numeric Key: | PA-127 |
| Corporate Name: | Robert E. Bragg |
| Local Name: | |
| Owner Name: | Robert E. Bragg |
| Location: | Woods (Post Office) |
| County: | Panola |
| Years in Operation: | 2 years |
| Start Year: | 1946 |
| End Year: | 1947 |
| Decades: | 1940-1949 |
| Period of Operation: | 1946 |
| Town: | Woods (Post Office) |
| Company Town: | 2 |
| Peak Town Size: | Unknown |
| Mill Pond: |  |
| Type of Mill: | Rough lumber
 Sawmill |
 Pine Sawmill |
Hardwood Sawmill |
Cypress Sawmill |
| Planer |
Planer Only |
Shingle |
Paper |
| Plywood |
Cotton |
Grist |
Unknown |
| Other |
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| Power Source: | Probably gasoline or diesel
| Horse |
Mule |
Oxen |
Water |
| Water Overshot |
Water Turbine |
Diesel |
Unknown |
| Pit |
Steam |
Steam Circular |
Steam Band |
| Gas |
Electricity |
Other |
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| Maximum Capacity: | 12000: 1947 |
| Capacity Comments: | 12,000 feet daily |
| Produced: |
| Rough Lumber |
Planed Lumber |
Crossties |
Timbers |
| Lathe |
Ceiling |
Unknown |
Beading |
| Flooring |
Paper |
Plywood |
Particle Board |
| Treated |
Other |
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| Equipment: | Portable sawmill |
| Company Tram: | |
| Associated Railroads: | Unknown |
| Historicial Development: | The Jacksonville Journal in 1947 reported that Robert E. Bragg had operated a sawmill at Old Center in Panola County from 1944 to February, 1946, at which time he moved to Woods (Post Office). He later moved his firm to Tenaha, in Shelby County.
In November, 1947, Bragg employed twelve to fifteen men and used three trucks. He was also a farmer and rancher. |
| Research Date: | MCJ 02-08-96 |
| Prepared By: | M. Johnson |