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George West
Live Oak County, Texas
ZipCodes
78022
Page Contents for George West, Texas
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Statistics & Facts
The Texas state capital is Austin.
The population of George West is approximately 2,586 (1990), 2445 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,013 (1990), 847 (2010).
The amount of land area in George West is 4.923 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from George West to Washington DC is 1455 miles.
The distance to the Texas state capital is 137 miles. (as the crow flies)
George West is positioned 28.33 degrees north of the equator and 98.11 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Location
midway between Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
In 1915, George Washington West set out to build a town on the site jof his ranch. He built a courthouse, school and a hotel and then sold thousand of acres of land to others. Many original settlers have descendants in the area today.
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Attractions
Annual George West Storyfest
13th year in 2001
In November each year.
Held at the Live Oak County Courthouse Square
More information: 512-449-2481
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George West City Government
Live Oak County CourthouseCourthouse
George West, TX 78022
Phone: 512-449-2733
George West Chamber
Chamber Of CommerceHighway 281 in the historic Buck West House
P.O. Box 359
George West, TX 78022
Phone: 512-449-2033
George West Organizations
Chamber Of CommerceHighway 281 in the historic Buck West House
P.O. Box 359
George West, TX 78022
Phone: 512-449-2033
George West Libraries
Live Oak County Library402 Houston St
George West, TX 78022
Phone: 512-449-1124
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