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Dundee Angus Ranch Home, 1859

Longview · Gregg County · placed 1964 · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

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Gregg County, Texas

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Built by a pioneer physician, Dr. J. N.

Allison, who brought some materials from Virginia. Bricks made by slave labor from clay on building site. Located nearby is Lathrop Discovery Oil Well, extending famous East Texas field.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

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