George West in Live Oak County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Charter Oak
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
1. Charter Oak Marker
In 1856, Live Oak County organized, first officers elected, at this site. Scene of picnics, horse races, school programs.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 824.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 28° 17.989′ N, 98° 2.498′ W. Marker is in George West, Texas, in Live Oak County. It is on County Road 151 Ό mile south of Farm to Market Road 799, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 Co Rd 151, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured
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Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
2. Charter Oak Marker
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
3. Charter Oak Marker
Looking northeast along CR-151 with marker barely visible next to the trunk of the tree at the fence line.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
