City of George West
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jackrock
N 28° 20.067 W 098° 06.872
14R E 586792 N 3134570
Quick Description: This marker was erected in 1967 and is located on Houston Street in George West in Live Oak County.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 6/4/2012 8:00:54 PM
Waymark Code: WMEJJ6
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 6295

Marker Text:
Founded 1913 by George Washington West, rancher and civic leader, who secured railroad route through Live Oak County and provided several municipal buildings and plots for others. Became county seat in 1919. Market and shipping point for cattle and cotton. (1967)
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