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Gladewater, Texas Gladewater is a city in Gregg and Upshur Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 6,228 at the 2010 census.The town is probably most famous as a base during Elvis Presley's early career , and also as the town in which Johnny Cash wrote Walk the Line. Gladewater was also a major Boom Town during the early 20th Century with the discovery of oil. Gladewater received the State title and is known as the 'Antique Capital of East Texas' with its Main Street downtown antique district. With this state title, and Main Street stores filled with antiques, Gladewater attracted a very rare find. Geography It is located at 32°32′34″N 94°56′49″W / 32.54278°N 94.94694°W / 32.54278; -94.94694 (32.542666, -94.946950), primarily within Gregg County.According to the United States Census Bureau the city has a total area of 12.1 square miles (31.4 km²), of which 11.6 square miles (30.1 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.4 km²) (4.37%) is water. History Gladewater is at the intersection of U.S. highways 80 and 271, thirteen miles west of Longview on the boundary between Gregg and Upshur counties. It was founded by the Texas and Pacific Railway Company in 1873 on land bought from Jarrett Dean and Anderson White. A community called St. Clair, two miles to the east, moved to Gladewater when the railroad announced that the only mail stop in the area would be there; residents from Point Pleasant, also bypassed by the railroad, moved to Gladewater. The first post office at Gladewater was established on August 22, 1873. The town's name probably originated from its proximity to Glade Creek, a stream that rose in a rather barren region called the Glades.In 1874 Gladewater was incorporated with a mayor-alderman government. The incorporation lapsed, and a new charter was not obtained until 1931, when an influx of population necessitated organized city government. In 1955 Gladewater adopted a council-mayor form of government. The population grew slowly during the nineteenth century; the town had only 163 people in 1880 and 259 in 1900. In the area around Gladewater lumbering was a major activity, although farming was also important; cotton was the major crop. In 1908 the town had ten stores, one bank, two blacksmith shops, two hotels, a gin, a sawmill, and a planing mill. It continued to grow slowly until 1931.On April 7, 1931, the first Gladewater oil well blew in. It was located one mile outside town in the Sabine River bottom. Oil production led to a population increase during the 1930s from about 500 to around 8,000 people. In 1940, after the oil boom, Gladewater had a population of 4,454. Civic improvements in the 1940s included an extensive paving project and a commercial airfield. Between 1940 and 1960 the population grew to 5,742. Lake Gladewater, constructed in 1954, provides recreation for city residents.During the 1970s Gladewater moved from an oil-oriented to a more diversified economy, primarily because of depletion of oil resources in the area. The movement of salt water into the western edge of the large East Texas Oil Field affected Gladewater first. By 1980 the town had a total of 6,548 residents, 4,311 in Gregg County and 2,237 in Upshur County. The economy in the 1980s depended on the oil industry and related activities and on the manufacture of such products as furniture, clothing, paper products, and boats. The lumber industry is also important, as is agriculture. By 1990 the community had become well known for its numerous antique stores. Important annual festivals include the East Texas Gusher Days in April, the Gladewater Roundup Rodeo in June and the Arts and Crafts Festival in September. And, the Christmas in November with Main Street packed with shoppers! Gladewater is back again booming with 'Antiques' and earned the State Title: 'Antique Capital of East Texas' Just 60 miles from Gladewater, TX, you will find movies being filmed with A list stars, and Gladewater is their home for finding the perfect 'movie promps' In the year of 2000, another addition was added to Gladewater's Main Street. An unbelievable store, packed from ceiling to floor, with things NOT seemed in this part of the world. It's a huge building packed with eye popping castle doors, things found in Italy, France, Syria, etc., hanging everywhere. Luckily for Gladewater, this store brings people from places all over the United States. Gladewater is home to this 'rare' importing store called, Decorate Ornate, located on the corner of 202 South Main Street. The owner, Stephani Chance, travels to Italy and surrounding European countries and imports CASTLE DOORS, ARCHITECTURALS for East Texas Homes, just about anything you can image for a home. Eleven years and still going strong in Gladewater, TX. See for yourself: www.DecorateOrnate.com - The store is so unique, a must see for East Texas!In 1935, the Boston Red Sox franchise had a minor league baseball team in Gladewater, the Gladewater Bears. The minor league stadium has since been turned into a city park. The predominant features of the stadium are long gone but the stadium is located near the Lee Building in Gladewater. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,078 people, 2,257 households, and 1,593 families residing in the city. The population density was 523.7 people per square mile (202.1/km²). There were 2,601 housing units at an average density of 224.1 per square mile (86.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 79.80% White, 16.12% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.50% of the population.There were 2,257 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.06.In the city the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.The median income for a household in the city was $28,118, and the median income for a family was $32,278. Males had a median income of $24,770 versus $23,271 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,317. About 15.5% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over. Education The City of Gladewater is served by the Gladewater Independent School District - Home of the Gladewater Bears.Other Gladewater School Districts:Union Grove Independent School District Sabine Independent School District Notable people Award-winning authorJoe R. Lansdale. James Scott- former Chicago Bears wide-receiver Winston Hill- All Pro Tackle with theNew York Jets, a member of theSuper Bowlchampion team John Floyd - Former wide receiver with theSan Diego Chargers Skip Butler- Former punter for theHouston Oilers Stonie Clark - Former Defensive Tackle for theTexas Longhornsbest known for his play at the goalline in the 1994 Red River Shootout with theOklahoma Sooners. With 43 seconds left to go in the game, Stonie Clark tackled James Allen at the one yard line to help the Longhorns win 17-10. Chris Johnson-Oakland Raidersdefensive back (Born in Gladewater grew up inLongview, Texas- Attended school atPine Tree Independent School District) Delmonico Montgomery- Cornerback in the NFL for theIndianapolis Colts,San Francisco 49ers, thePhiladelphia Eagles, and theNew Orleans Saints. Defensive specialist for theNew Orleans Voodoo, theNashville Kats, and is currently on theKansas City Brigaderoster in theArena Football League. John Ben Shepperd(1915–1990), former stateattorney generaland civic leader