City of Kilgore
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City of Kilgore
Where it comes from
Named after the Kilgore railroad station, itself named after the surname of Constantine Buckley Kilgore (1835–1897), U.S. Representative from Texas who sold land to the International-Great Northern Railroad in 1872 for depot construction. Establishing a new city that adopted Kilgore's name as a condition of the railroad investment.
proper noun the City of Kilgore
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A city in Gregg and Rusk Counties, Texas, United States known for its diverse cultural scene, oil heritage, and vibrant community life.
City of Kilgore transformed from quiet village to cultural crossroads during the oil rush, absorbing influences from migrant workers worldwide.
Similar: Kilgore, City of Stars, Oil Capital of the World, The Dirty K, K-Town, Home of the Rangerettes
Translations
Talk about this word "City of Kilgore." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/city%20of%20kilgore. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026. City of Kilgore. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/city%20of%20kilgore "City of Kilgore." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 7, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/city%20of%20kilgore.Cite this
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title = {City of Kilgore},
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urldate = {2026-11-07}
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