George West in Live Oak County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
City of George West
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 6, 2019
1. City of George West Marker
Founded 1913 by George Washington West, rancher and civic leader, who secured railroad route through Live Oak County and provided several municipal buildings and plots for others. Became county seat in 1919. Market and shipping point for cattle and cotton.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6295.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 28° 20.063′ N, 98° 6.871′ W. Marker is in George West, Texas, in Live Oak County. It is at the intersection of Houston Street (Business U.S. 59) and Guadalupe Street, on the right when traveling east on Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Houston Street, George West TX 78022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Birthplace of J. Frank Dobie (here, next to this marker); Thelma Laura Pugh-Lindholm (here, next to this marker); Texas Tough (a few steps from this marker); VFW and American Legion War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); A Legendary Longhorn (a few steps from this marker); A Community Effort (a few steps from
this page online
Also see . . .
1. George West, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 16, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
2. George Washington West - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 16, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 6, 2019
2. City of George West Marker
Marker is the middle of the three visible in this photo.
Photographed by Kayla Harper, May 16, 2021
3. Live Oak County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 917 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 24, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas.
