Welcome to
the Live Oak County
Historical Commission
Live Oak County Judge Jim Huff and Ross Harris, Chairperson for the Live Oak County Historical Commission (LOCHC), extend a hearty welcome to this website. Interested persons and current LOCHC Appointees are invited to each of the quarterly meetings conducted during 2019. The current LOCHC Biennium began January 1, 2019 and ends December 31, 2020. The first Live Oak County Historical Commission meeting in 2019 was held at SouthTrust Bank in George West, Chairperson, Ross Harris presiding. The second 2019 Live Oak County Historical Meeting agenda is posted under Live Oak County Historical Commission Events. Nano Calderon, Texas Historical Commission (THC) Outreach Specialist, will speak.
First Meeting: Monday, January 21 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
SouthTrust Bank
601 Guadalupe Street
George West, TX 78022
Second Meeting: Monday, April 15 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
SouthTrust Bank
601 Guadalupe Street
George West, TX 78022
......News Flash!!!.....
On Thursday, May 9, a truck crash in Oakville destroyed the Oakville Centennial Marker placed there in 1936 by the Texas Centennial Committee.
This is a developing story. Additional information to the Live Oak County Historical Commission and County officials is forthcoming as it becomes available. Story in Wednesday, May 15, Progress will also be posted here within a week. It may also be read online with at account at https://www.mysoutex.com/eedition/.
Live Oak County Historical Commission Meetings in 2019
April 15, Monday Quarterly LOCHC meeting. SouthTrustBank, George West, 5:30.
July 15, Monday Quarterly LOCHC meeting. SouthTrustBank, George West, 5:30.
October 21, Monday Quarterly LOCHC meeting, SouthTrustBank, George West, 5:30.
December 14, Saturday Wreaths Across America Day, Oakville Cemetery and hopefully many other Live Oak County cemeteries.
Live Oak County Historical Commission exists to serve citizens of Live Oak County-Past, Present, Future and all interested in the rich Ranch and Farm history of Live Oak County. The current LOCHC biennium began on January 1, 2019 and ends on December 31, 2020.
The Live Oak County Historical Commission exists to preserve the rich heritage of Live Oak County and its part in historic preservation not only at home, but in the state of Texas and our nation. The Commission develops local programs and cooperates with other community organizations to encourage understanding and appreciation of Live Oak County's historical significance. Appointees apply and are approved by the Live Oak County Commissioners' Court. Meetings are held quarterly on the third Monday unless announced otherwise above. The public is invited. Each meeting begins at 5:30 PM and ends sometime soon after 7:00 PM. The THC requests each biennium appointment be finalized in the early months of a new biennium. If you are interested in working with us in the 2021-2022 biennium, please consider obtaining an application from Judge Jim Huff's office in the courthouse on Houston Street in George West, Texas.
Geronimo, famous international Longhorn icon, preserved since 1927 in George West, Texas.
Photo courtesy Mary Margaret Dougherty Campbell.
Geronimo, historic international Longhorn icon, observed by tourists as they pass through George West, Texas. Since 1927, Geronimo has stood within a glass corral on the courthouse lawn of Live Oak County's county seat. Known to be George West's (traildriver and rancher who founded the town) favorite lead steer.
Geronimo's image was preserved by West's nephew, Albert West, soon after the steer saw his last days. Geronimo's mount traveled as far as Moscow representing Texas in America's 1976 Bicentennial Exposition. Geronimo has been immortalized in books and movies and continues to exemplify the Longhorn and Cowboy mystique today. Though cattlemen and cattlewomen of the West feared Longhorn extinction at the time Geronimo was preserved, Texas Longhorn herds now live in countries across the world.
2019-2020 Officers and Committee Chairpersons
Ross Harris, Chairperson
Mary Margaret Dougherty Campbell: Vice Chair, Hospitality Chair
Glynis Strause: Secretary, Oral History Chair
Leslie Walker, Treasurer
Richard "Hud" Hudson: Marker Chair, Publicity Chair
Jim Warren, Archaeology Chair
Sherry Kosarek, Cemetery Chair
Bernadette Gibson, Education Chair
Janis Hudson, Webmaster
Appointees
Nancy Coquat
Drusanne Hunter
Bernard Lemley
Robin Dawson McKinney
Charles (Gipper) Nelson
Cindi Robinson
Charlotte Schroeder
Peggy Skoruppa
Grace Wilson
Associate Appointees
Sue Denniston
Patsy Wells
Emeritus Appointees
Marjorie Bledsoe
Virginia Horton
Betty Lyne
Sue Nance
Herbert "Bud" Rankin
Live Oak County Courthouse
The Honorable Jim Huff, County Judge for Live Oak County, welcomes you to the Live Oak County Historical Commission (LOCHC) Website. The Live Oak County Historical Commission is an arm of the Live Oak County Commissioners' Court; appointees are selected at the beginning of odd numbered years and serve two year terms. Judge Huff and the Live Oak County Commissioners support and approve actions of the LOCHC in coordination with the Texas Historical Commission (THC).
Live Oak County Commissioners:
Precinct 1: Richard Lee
Precinct 2: Donna Kopplin Mills
Precinct 3: Willie James
Precinct 4: Emilio Garza
The Commissioner's Court is committed to the preservation of our county's history. Judge Huff and your local commissioner welcome suggestions.
The Honorable Jim Huff, Live Oak County Judge.
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