This city, located near the center of Live Oak County, was named for its founder, George Washington West. After building his ranch he decided that he would set out to build a town on the same site. He built, among other things, a courthouse, a school, highways, bridges and a waterworks. The town is chiefly a retail center and shipping point for surrounding ranch and farm area.
Things to do in George West
Annual George West Storyfest
This festival is held in November each year in the Live Oak County Courthouse Square. Call 512-449-2481 for more information.
Buck West House
This was once the home of George West's nephew and now stands as one of the oldest homes in the city. The renovated facility houses the chamber of commerce office. Located at 400 North Nueces (US 281). Open Monday - Friday 9am - noon. Call 361-449-2033 for more information.
Choke Canyon Reservoir
Midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi, the 25,733-acre reservoir on the Frio River has been heavily stocked with largemouth, striped and Florida bass, crappie, sunfish, and channel and blue catfish.
Grace Armantrout Museum
This museum holds many museums in that were donated in trust to the citizens of Live Oak County by Grace Armantrout. On display are a piano, housewares, collections of seashells, rocks and other interesting artifacts. Open Wednesday - Friday 1 - 5pm; Saturday noon - 4pm and Sunday 1- 5pm Call 361-449-3325 for more information.
Live Oak County Museum
Historical relics and documents of early Live Oak County can be found here. Located in the county courthouse. Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.