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George West

Region: South Texas Plains

The city is near the center of Live Oak County and was named for its founder, George Washington West. West, a rancher, set out to build a town on the site of his ranch. He built a courthouse, school, highways, bridges, waterworks, light plant and a hotel. Became seat of county in 1919. Town chiefly a retail center and shipping point for surrounding ranch and farm area. Excellent hunting and fishing in area. Designated as the Storytelling Capital of Texas by the State Legislature, and annual Storytelling Festival is held the first weekend in November.

Nearby Cities: Panna Maria, Yorktown, Goliad, Three Rivers, Pleasanton, Beeville, more...


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