Mark in Texas History: Lufkin historical marker commemorates birthplace of Texas governor

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - On Ellis Street in Lufkin is a historical marker commemorating the birthplace of Allan Shivers, the first three-term governor of Texas. The home no longer exists, but this marker was erected in 1971.

Shivers was born in 1907, but he wasn’t in Lufkin long. He was raised in the Woodville area. In 1933, he became the youngest member of the Texas Senate. Thirteen years later, he became lieutenant governor, and he is the only lieutenant governor in Texas history who has gained the governor’s office by the death of his predecessor. He retired from office in 1957.

Shivers died in 1985, but his historical marker remains here in Lufkin.