Sawmill Town of Fullerton, La

Sawmill Town of Fullerton, La Fullerton Sawmill was the largest mill west of the Mississippi river and lasted from 1907 until 1927. During WWI it had a population of 5000.
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Located near Pitkin, Louisiana the Town of Fullerton had all the modern conveniences. The town had 24 hour electricity, water and sewer. It had a Theatre, Commissary, bank, telephone exchange, Ford Dealership, and numerous other stores. It also had a hotel and hospital. Fullerton also had a public swimming pool. In addition the town had a band and baseball team as well as a dance pavilion.

The first picture is inside one of the two sawmills at Fullerton and the other is the planer mill.
06/12/2026

The first picture is inside one of the two sawmills at Fullerton and the other is the planer mill.

Article from the Baptist Message dated 1921
06/10/2026

Article from the Baptist Message dated 1921

During World War I, the nation organized to***co fundraisers to support our troops in the trenches, and the people of Fu...
06/04/2026

During World War I, the nation organized to***co fundraisers to support our troops in the trenches, and the people of Fullerton proudly did their part. I’ve attached newspaper clippings from that time; does anyone recognize any of the names on the list?

Town of Fullerton after the mill closed
05/21/2026

Town of Fullerton after the mill closed

Interior of one of the two sawmills operating in Fullerton. Note the ornate light fixture over the log carriage.
04/30/2026

Interior of one of the two sawmills operating in Fullerton. Note the ornate light fixture over the log carriage.

04/18/2026
Ruins of the Alcohol Plant along the walking trail at Fullerton Recreation Area
04/01/2026

Ruins of the Alcohol Plant along the walking trail at Fullerton Recreation Area

I am sure you have seen this picture of the gentleman that lived in the bank vault at Fullerton, LA after the mill close...
03/19/2026

I am sure you have seen this picture of the gentleman that lived in the bank vault at Fullerton, LA after the mill closed. A recent batch of donated photographs contains a portion of this mans life story.

The mill at Fullerton specialized in cutting huge timbers for buildings and bridge construction pictured below. Wood tha...
03/11/2026

The mill at Fullerton specialized in cutting huge timbers for buildings and bridge construction pictured below. Wood that had been dried was stored in a giant warehouse. Many times it was planed and loaded directly onto railcars.

The Post Office and Theater was located in the business district at Fullerton. As you drive into the Fullerton Recreati...
02/20/2026

The Post Office and Theater was located in the business district at Fullerton. As you drive into the Fullerton Recreation Area it was located on the right side of the road before you cross the small bridge.
Russville, also had its own theater for the turpentine workers.

Address

Highway 10
Pitkin, LA
70656

Telephone

(318) 793-9427

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