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Kilgore
Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world.
Kilgore is a city in East Texas, United States. The population was 11,301 at the 2000 census. Located mostly in Gregg County, a portion of the city extends into northern Rusk County. It is the home of Kilgore College, and was also the childhood home of famous classical pianist Van Cliburn.
The population density was 283.5 square kilometers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.0 square kilometers. 39.9 square kilometers of it is land and 0.1 square kilometers of it is water. Kilgore has space for just about any small meeting. The Devall Student Center at Kilgore College has facilities for a meeting ranging in size from 20 to 500 people. The Kilgore Community House has over 3,022 square feet. for meetings and functions ranging from 20 to 100.
Eight courses are within a 30-minute drive. Kilgore is the home of two courses: Roy H. Laird Country Club, a nine hole country club with private memberships, and Shallow Creek Golf Club, an 18 hole public course with memberships available. Is located on Hunter Street one block east of Commerce, seats 4,500 for baseball. The stadium bears a Texas Historical Marker and is the home of the Kilgore High School baseball team. The stadium is the site of numerous post-season high school playoff games. As it is often regarded as among the most beautiful parts of Texas one of the most visited places amongst the most die-hard travelers the world over.
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