Kilgore, Railroad city in Gregg County, Texas, United States
Kilgore extends across both Gregg and Rusk counties at an elevation of 109 meters, where Interstate 20 intersects with US Route 259 near the Sabine River.
The International-Great Northern Railroad established Kilgore in 1872 when Constantine Buckley Kilgore sold land for the railway between Palestine and Longview.
The Kilgore College Rangerettes, established in 1940, perform precision drill routines at major events including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and regional celebrations.
The city maintains 60 steel oil derrick replicas throughout its streets, marking the locations of original wooden structures from the 1940s oil production era.
Kilgore generated 117 million dollars in industrial investments during 2023, supporting over 300 local businesses within its municipal boundaries.
Location: Gregg County
Location: Rusk County
Inception: 1872
Elevation above the sea: 109 m
Website: http://cityofkilgore.com
Part of: East Texas
Website: http://cityofkilgore.com
GPS coordinates: 32.38560,-94.86860
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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