River Creek Acres in Live Oak County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gussettville
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
1. Gussettville Marker
Founded by Irish Catholics of McMullen and McGloin colony in 1830's. Called "Fox Nation" for the Fox family; was renamed Gussettville in 1850's in honor of N. Gussett, owner of general store. First Catholic church in Live Oak County built here 1874. Land for church and part of the cemetery was given by Thomas Shannon and his wife Anne. A stagecoach stop on San Antonio-Brownsville line, town prospered until by-passed by railroad. Typical of hundreds of early towns that faded as train service diverted traffic. Church is chief remaining structure.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2310.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 28° 18.21′ N, 98° 2.098′ W. Marker is in River Creek Acres, Texas, in Live Oak County. It is on Farm to Market Road 799 0.1 miles east of County Road 151, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Charter Oak (approx. half a mile away); Live Oak County (approx. 4.8 miles away); George West Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away); Charles and Emma (Lewis) Tullis (approx. 5.3 miles away); VFW and American Legion War Memorial (approx. 5.3 miles away); Don Victoriano Chapa - Don Prisciliano Chapa
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Also see . . . History of Gussettville, Texas: From Fox's Nation to a Fading Community - TSHA.
Gussettville, also known as Fox's Nation or Fox Nation, was on Farm Road 799 six miles southeast of George West in central Live Oak County.(Submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
2. Gussettville Marker
Marker to the right of the cemetery entrance.
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
3. Gussettville Marker
Church mentioned on the marker that is down the road next to the cemetery on the west side.
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
4. Gussettville Marker
Looking south along FM-799 with marker on the right of the frame.
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 23 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
