George West, Texas facts for kids
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George West, Texas
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George West entrance sign
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"Storytelling Capital of Texas", "Birthplace of Interstate 69 Central"
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Location of George West, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Live Oak |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,171 |
| • Density | 1,119.1/sq mi (432.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78022
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-29348 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1336484 |
George West is a city in Live Oak County, Texas, United States. It was named after a cattle rancher called George Washington West. In 2020, about 2,171 people lived there.
George West is the main city, or county seat, of Live Oak County. In 2005, the Texas Senate called George West the "storytelling capital of Texas." The city hosts a fun event called the George West Storyfest. This festival celebrates storytelling, cowboy poetry, and music. Many ranches are located around George West.
Famous people from the area include J. Frank Dobie, a Texas author and expert on folklore, who was born nearby in 1888. Also, Cyndi Taylor Krier, a former Texas State Senator, grew up near George West.
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History of George West
The city of George West was started by George Washington West and Kittie West. George West was a rancher who came from Tennessee. He began building the town in 1913. Before that, he had been ranching in the area since 1880.
He sold his cattle and started to develop about 75,000 acres of land. Mr. West offered the San Antonio, Uvalde and Gulf Railroad a lot of money and free land. He wanted them to build a railroad line to George West. He knew that trains were the future for moving animals.
In 1918, Mr. West offered $75,000 to build a new courthouse. This was if the county seat moved from Oakville to George West. Oakville was not on a railroad line. The new courthouse ended up costing $120,000. George West also helped build schools, roads, and plants for water and electricity.
George West officially became a city in 1946. Its local government changed in 1980.
Where is George West Located?
George West is located in Texas. It is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) northwest of Corpus Christi. It is also about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) south of San Antonio.
The city covers a total area of about 1.94 square miles (5.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,533 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,878 | 22.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,022 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,627 | 29.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,586 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,524 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,445 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,171 | −11.2% | |
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In 2020, the city of George West had 2,171 people living there. There were 716 households and 466 families.
Schools in George West
The George West Independent School District serves the city of George West. This district is responsible for the public schools in the area.
Climate and Weather
The weather in George West has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
See also
In Spanish: George West (Texas) para niños
