Goree, Texas gifts and souvenirs: 16 designs made from Goree's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Goree Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Goree Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Goree Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Goree Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Goree Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
An important year in Goree's history, 1906 had the railroad arrive, homes and businesses were erected, and the community became an incorporated municipality. Goree is the birthplace of Tex Thornton, businessman.
Settlers first arrived in the area around 1886. By 1887, a settlement was centered around a store and post office built by Bill Benedict. Originally known as Riley Springs, the community was renamed Goree after Robert D. Goree, a Confederate veteran and Knox County pioneer. Benedict's store was bought by J.W. McLendon in 1890; he moved it with its post office to a new site that became known as North Goree. A school was built near the relocated store in 1901. In 1904, North Goree was renamed Hefner.
At its present-day location, the first plans for a new community began in 1905 with the announcement that the Wichita Valley Railroad would be built through the area. An important year in Goree's history, 1906 had the railroad arrive, homes and businesses were erected, and the community became an incorporated municipality. The school relocated from the Hefner location to Goree in 1906, and was renamed Chigger Hill School.
Goree had a population of 614 in 1920, but that figure had fallen to 425 by 1940. The number of residents rose to 640 in 1950, but declined throughout the remainder of the 20th century.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Goree, Texas, revision 1374418600 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Goree's population was 158 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 203 in 2010.