| Alpha-Numeric Key: | SB-45 |
| Corporate Name: | Gordon's Mill |
| Local Name: | |
| Owner Name: | Gordon's Mill |
| Location: | Two miles south of Hemphill on Highway 87 |
| County: | Sabine |
| Years in Operation: | 1 year |
| Start Year: | 1928 |
| End Year: | 1928 |
| Decades: | 1920-1929 |
| Period of Operation: | About 1928 |
| Town: | South of Hemphill |
| Company Town: | 2 |
| Peak Town Size: | Unknown |
| Mill Pond: |  |
| Type of Mill: | Broom handles
 Sawmill |
 Pine Sawmill |
Hardwood Sawmill |
Cypress Sawmill |
| Planer |
Planer Only |
Shingle |
Paper |
| Plywood |
Cotton |
Grist |
Unknown |
| Other |
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| Power Source: | Steam
| 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: | |
| Capacity Comments: | Unknown |
| 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: | In an oral interview with Vernon L. Beasley, Jesse Travis reported that a Gordon's mill operated in Sabine County about 1928. It was located on Highway 87 about two miles south of Hemphill. The portable sawmill was powered by steam and manufactured broom handles. Gordon built two houses on Housin Bayou. Travis recalled that Gordon used eight to ten mule teams, as many as eight to ten mules pulling a logging wagon. Gordon hired primarily local farmers. |
| Research Date: | MCJ 02-13-96 |
| Prepared By: | M. Johnson |