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Livingston, Texas

Livingston is the trade center for a prosperous lumber and agricultural district of the fertile Trinity River Valley and the seat of Polk County. Established in 1846, Livingston was named by its founder, Moses L. Choate, for his former home in Alabama. Oil was discovered in the 1940s.

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Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation

Home of Alabama and Coushatta Indians, part of Southern forest tribes, in dense, wooded area known as the Big Thicket. Sam Houston, a staunch friend of Indians, was influential in having reservation created in 1850

Livingston, TX Indian Reservations



Mill Ridge Golf Club

Course Access: Public
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2

Livingston, TX Golf Courses

Things to do near Livingston, TX

Lookout Mountain

First Monday Trade Days offers all sorts of wares, antiques, and collectibles. Camping facilities available with hookups and ...

Old North Church

Believed to be oldest union church in Texas; several denominations worshiped here. First was Baptist service held under a tre...

Jones State Forest

A 1,725 acres pine and hardwood forest. Five miles southwest via I-45 and F.M. 1488. Birdwatcher's haven with more than 150 s...

Sam Houston National Forest

City is near eastern edge of forest. Double Lake Recreation Area offers camping facilities on small lake (not found on most m...

Museum of East Texas

Housed in historic 1905 Episcopal Church. Changing exhibits in art, science and history. Permanent Rotary Gallery of Art feat...