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'''Longview''' is a city in east [[Texas]]. | '''Longview''' is a city in east [[Texas]]. | ||
| − | It is the home of | + | It took its name from its founder, who supposedly remarked "what a long view" from his home (probably ironic, as Longview is located in East Texas, which is heavily forested). |
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| + | It is the home of [[LeTourneau University]], a private [[Christian]] interdenominational university founded by Christian industrialist R. G. LeTourneau. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Bill Keith]], author residing in Longview | ||
[[Category:Texas Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Texas Cities and Towns]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:14, May 14, 2024
Longview is a city in east Texas.
It took its name from its founder, who supposedly remarked "what a long view" from his home (probably ironic, as Longview is located in East Texas, which is heavily forested).
It is the home of LeTourneau University, a private Christian interdenominational university founded by Christian industrialist R. G. LeTourneau.
See also
- Bill Keith, author residing in Longview