City Guide

George West

George West 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. George West became the seat of Live Oak County in 1919.

The town is chiefly a retail center and shipping point for the surrounding ranch and farm area. The area is highlighted by excellent hunting and fishing. George West is designated as the Storytelling Capital of Texas by the State Legislature, and the annual Storytelling Festival is held the first weekend in November.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Buck West House

This was once the home of the nephew of George West, and it is one of the oldest homes in the city. The renovated facility houses the chamber of commerce…

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Attractions

Things to Do in George West

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Grace Armantrout Museum

Many of the museum's artifacts were donated in trust to the citizens of Live Oak…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Live Oak County Museum

Historical relics and documents of early Live Oak County.

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Outdoors

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