William Henry Stark (March 19, 1851 – October 8, 1936) was an industrial leader whose contributions helped the city of Orange, Texas develop financially.
In the early 1880s, Stark's expertise in the lumber business would soon land him the position of managing two mills belonging to his father-in-law's firm in Louisiana.
Stark's success in the lumber industry led him to invest in other businesses such as iron and coal production, real estate, and ranching.
His innovative ideas, including development of the deep water ports on the Sabine River and an irrigation system that provided needed resources for the region's rice industry, led to increased population growth for the city of Orange.
The Texas Historical Commission has constructed a marker to commemorate his contributions to the city.