100+ years of serving Live Oak County! A number of  years were invested by Live Oak County Judge Jim Huff and the Live Oak County Commissioners in seeing this building restored for original authenticity and current convenient service.

100+ years of serving Live Oak County! Live Oak County Courthouse moved to the town of George West from Oakville following a county election. George West, rancher and developer of the town, created bridges over rivers for a roads program to connect the town to other county locations and beyond. He further donated 2 sites for various churches in the town and a cemetery just outside the town free to all county residents; made school, water, and electricity available in the town. Then followed the election with a $75,000 donation and land for the courthouse. Citzens of the county paid the rest.

See Live Oak County Courthouse (1920-2020) - Registered Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) narrative for the story responsible for a Texas Historical Commission Registered Texas Historic Landmark award. Additional stories will be added between now and the LOC Courthouse Anniversary Celebration. Watch for those announcements here. County government offices moved into the new courthouse in 1920.

County residents from now to any past days, neighboring county residents, relatives, friends, and those interested in history are invited to the Centennial Celebration on December 4, 2021. A grand opening is underway. We look forward to seeing you! Come one; come all!

The American Flag is raised every day at Live Oak County Courthouse. A Live Oak County Flag Design Contest is open until October 1, 2021. This flag will be a symbol of Live Oak County's past and hope for the future. The winner of the Live Oak County Flag Design Contest makes a permanent contribution to the past and future of Live Oak County. All adults and students who are current or former residents of Live Oak County are encouraged to submit an application.

A secret panel will judge artwork based on:

• Interpretation and clarity of the theme to the viewer.
• Creativity and originality of the depicted theme.
• Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme.
• Visual appeal of the design to the viewer.

Upon selection, the artwork will be approved by the Live Oak County Commissioner's Court.

Please consider the following: Live Oak County, Charter Oak tree, Est. 1856, cattle industry, oil & gas industry, farming, and/or county border outline.

The winning artist will receive a check for $100.00 and will raise the flag during our Courthouse Centennial Celebration on December 4, 2021. Pdf applications are available by clicking on the pdf file below and at George West Chamber of Commerce, Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce, and schools in George West and Three Rivers. Digital submission information on application.

Please submit your digital submission to Mary Margaret Campbell at marymargaret60@msn.com.

Entry deadline is October 1, 2021. None accepted after this deadline.