Research: Sawmill Database

Alpha-Numeric Key: PA-107
Corporate Name: Myrtle Atkerson
Local Name:
Owner Name: Myrtle Atkerson. J. R. Atkerson
Location: Unknown
County: Panola
Years in Operation: 1 year
Start Year: 1933
End Year: 1933
Decades: 1930-1939
Period of Operation: 1933
Town: Unknown
Company Town: 2
Peak Town Size: None
Mill Pond:
Type of Mill: Lumber and cornmeal
Sawmill Pine Sawmill Hardwood Sawmill Cypress Sawmill
Planer Planer Only Shingle Paper
Plywood Cotton Grist Unknown
Other
Power Source: Fordson tractor engine
Horse Mule Oxen Water
Water Overshot Water Turbine Diesel Unknown
Pit Steam Steam Circular Steam Band
Gas Electricity Other
Maximum Capacity: 
Capacity Comments: Unknown
Produced:
Rough Lumber Planed Lumber Crossties Timbers
Lathe Ceiling Unknown Beading
Flooring Paper Plywood Particle Board
Treated Other
Equipment: Sawmill and grist mill
Company Tram:
Associated Railroads: Unknown
Historicial Development: Panola County records note that J. R. Atkerson sold Myrtle Atkerson a sawmill, a grist mill, and a Fordson tractor, located in Panola County, for $500 on December 26, 1933.
Research Date: MCJ 02-08-96
Prepared By: M. Johnson