Kilgore Texas A Brief History

Описание: This video, presented by Austin Moore, broker and owner of Austin Moore & Company real estate, provides a brief history and overview of Kilgore, Texas. Before its current identity as the "City of Stars", Kilgore was a quiet East Texas railroad and farming community. Everything changed in the early 1930s when oil was discovered. The discovery of one of the largest oil fields in the United States transformed Kilgore from a "sleepy stop on the map to a full-blown boom town almost overnight". A small two-acre block downtown, known as "the world's richest acre," had dozens of derricks that produced millions of barrels of oil.

Key Discussion Points

• The oil rush created the economic foundation and sense of identity that defines the town today. Kilgore is located in Gregg and Rusk counties, about 12 miles from Longview, Texas. It offers a small-town feel with quick access to Longview's amenities.

• The "City of Stars" nickname comes from the tradition of placing glowing stars atop the remaining oil derricks during the Christmas season to honor the town's history. The community also takes pride in the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the first precision drill team of their kind, created in 1940.

• Life in Kilgore today includes approximately 13,000 to 14,000 residents and a balanced mix of families, professionals, and retirees. The housing market offers a variety of homes, often with larger yards and an affordable price point. Austin Moore invites interested buyers to visit his company's website for listings.

Timestamps
(00:00) - Intro
(00:19) - The Story of Kilgore TX
(00:50) - The Discovery of Kilgore TX
(01:24) - The World's Richest Acre
(01:55) - Where is Kilgore?
(03:00) - Kilgore Rangerettes
(03:28) - Why does this matter to you as a buyer?
(03:51) - What is life like in Kilgore today?
(04:14) - Kilgore Real Estate
(04:32) - Kilgore Amenities
(04:50) - Austin Moore & Company Real Estate

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