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George West, Texas Travel Guide

Region: South Texas Plains

Founded in 1915 on the ranch of George Washington West, the town of George West developed as an important cattle town. Today the community, located near Three Rivers, is a favorite with hunters thanks to its large whitetailed deer population.

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Buck West House. This historic house (photo above) was once the home to a nephew of George Washington West; today it houses the city's Chamber of Commerce office. Located at 400 N. Nueces.

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NOVEMBER: George West Storyfest. From John Henry Faulk to "Kinky" Friedman, the Lone Star state has given birth to a number of famous fable of Designated the "storytelling capital of Texas," the community of George West passes on the tradition of tall tale-telling with an annual fable-themed festival.

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George West Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 359
George West, Texas 78022
(361) 449-2033 888-909-3514


 
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