George West in Live Oak County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

A Community Effort

Photographed by James Hulse, April 16, 2023

1. A Community Effort Marker

Inscription.

A Community Effort. . The Live Oak County community comes together to preserve the legacy of Geronimo.. Preserving Geronimo's Legacy. In 1927, George West's favorite steer Geronimo was preserved and placed in an all-glass structure on the grounds of the Live Oak County courthouse. In 1976, a newly updated Geronimo traveled to Moscow as a part of the 1976 American Bicentennial Exhibition. Geronimo returned home to a newly-constructed enclosure that replaced the original 1927 structure. He remained in this enclosure until 2015 when it was discovered that it was time once again to restore Geronimo., Repairs and Restoration. The Geronimo you see before you today is the result of an enormous effort by the local community. Spearheaded by a small committee formed for the George West 100 Year Centennial Celebration, a "Restore Geronimo" campaign was initiated. Privately-raised funds restored the historic Geronimo to his original glory. Outfitted with a longhorn red roan hide and body that reflects his original 2000-pound body, Geronimo stands today as a symbol of Live Oak County's longhorn legacy. Geronimo's glass-enclosed corral mirrors his original 1927 structure and will ensure his preservation for years to come., Captions Upper: This Image shows Geronimo in his original home circa 1965. LOCHO Middle: With his red roan hide and massive horns, the Geronimo you see embodies the legendary longhorns of the past., Thank You, Live Oak County. With the help of the Live Oak County Historical Commission, Commissioners Court, Patron Donors, and many others, the history of Geronimo will be preserved for future generations., The Campana Foundation . Longhorn 4-H Club . Grace Armantrout Museum . Everest and Mary Ann Pawlik . Saenz Construction . Gerald and Virginia Lindholm . Charles and Angie Lindholm . Clifford and Pauline Word . Novia and Ross Harris . James and Janet Pawlik . South Trust Bank . Texas Champion Bank G.W. . Pete Perkins . El Coyote Ranch . Unify to Beautify . City of George West . John and Leslie Walker . Rancho Las Norlas . Patrick Burns . D'Ann Taylor Harper . Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Holmes . Mr. Rodger E. Holmes . L.J. and Betty Lyne . Texas Crude Energy . Valero Three Rivers Refinery . ConocoPhillips . Behmann Brothers Foundation . Brush Country Cattlewomen . Live Oak Livestock Auction . John Ed and Sue Holland Family . The Marlar Family . J. Michael and Kaitlin Sullivan and Family . A.E. Johnson Family . Lloyd and Laura Lewis Snider Family . Tom and Mable Humphrey . Robert and Terry Caldarera . Kinsel Ford Three Rivers . First State Bank Three Rivers . Hiblers Taxidermy, Kingsville, Texas.

The Live Oak County community comes together to preserve the legacy of Geronimo.
Preserving Geronimo's Legacy In 1927, George West's favorite steer Geronimo was preserved and placed in an all-glass structure on the grounds of the Live Oak County courthouse. In 1976, a newly updated Geronimo traveled to Moscow as a part of the 1976 American Bicentennial Exhibition. Geronimo returned home to a newly-constructed enclosure that replaced the original 1927 structure. He remained in this enclosure until 2015 when it was discovered that it was time once again to restore Geronimo.

Repairs & Restoration The Geronimo you see before you today is the result of an enormous effort by the local community. Spearheaded by a small committee formed for the George West 100 Year Centennial Celebration, a "Restore Geronimo" campaign was initiated. Privately-raised funds restored the historic Geronimo to his original glory. Outfitted with a longhorn red roan hide and body that reflects his original 2000-pound body, Geronimo stands today as a symbol of Live Oak County's longhorn legacy. Geronimo's glass-enclosed corral mirrors his original 1927 structure and will ensure his preservation for years to come.

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shows Geronimo in his original home circa 1965. LOCHO
Middle: With his red roan hide and massive horns, the Geronimo you see embodies the legendary longhorns of the past.

Thank You, Live Oak County With the help of the Live Oak County Historical Commission, Commissioners Court, Patron Donors, and many others, the history of Geronimo will be preserved for future generations.

The Campana Foundation • Longhorn 4-H Club • Grace Armantrout Museum • Everest & Mary Ann Pawlik • Saenz Construction • Gerald & Virginia Lindholm • Charles & Angie Lindholm • Clifford & Pauline Word • Novia & Ross Harris • James & Janet Pawlik • South Trust Bank • Texas Champion Bank G.W. • Pete Perkins • El Coyote Ranch • Unify to Beautify • City of George West • John & Leslie Walker • Rancho Las Norlas • Patrick Burns • D'Ann Taylor Harper • Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Holmes • Mr. Rodger E. Holmes • L.J. & Betty Lyne • Texas Crude Energy • Valero Three Rivers Refinery • ConocoPhillips • Behmann Brothers Foundation • Brush Country Cattlewomen • Live Oak Livestock Auction • John Ed & Sue Holland Family • The Marlar Family • J. Michael & Kaitlin Sullivan & Family • A.E. Johnson Family • Lloyd & Laura Lewis Snider Family • Tom & Mable Humphrey • Robert & Terry Caldarera • Kinsel Ford Three Rivers • First State Bank Three Rivers • Hiblers Taxidermy,

Photographed by James Hulse, April 16, 2023

2. A Community Effort Marker

The marker is located on the right corner of the glass building containing Geronimo.

Kingsville, Texas

Erected by Live Oak County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 28° 20.053′ N, 98° 6.875′ 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 Houston Street. The marker is located on the western corner of the Live Oak County Courthouse grounds. 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: Texas Tough (here, next to this marker); Driven to Succeed (here, next to this marker); A Legendary Longhorn (a few steps from this marker); Thelma Laura Pugh-Lindholm (a few steps from this marker); City of George West (a few steps from this marker); Birthplace of J. Frank Dobie (a few steps from this marker); VFW and American Legion War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Live Oak County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in George West.

Also see . . . Texas Longhorn. Wikipedia (Submitted on August 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Closeup of Geronimo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 16, 2023

3. Closeup of Geronimo

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.