Kilgore Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Kilgore (United States) or Kilgore accommodation?  A city in Rusk and Greg counties in eastern Texas, Kilgore is the home of Kilgore College and was also the home of renowned classical pianist Van Cliburn.

Founded in 1872 when the Palestine-Longview phase of the International Great Northern Railroad was completed, Kilgore began to draw residents away from New Danville. The population reached 250 by the year 1885 and the community had two cotton farms, a church and its very own school. By 1910, the town had two banks, many varied businesses and a population of 700. In 1929, Kilgore reached about 1000 residents. Prosperity came to a halt, however, when cotton prices declined. Also due to the Great depression, businesses began to close and by 1930, the population had fallen to 500. Kilgore appeared ready to be categorized as a ghost town.

Kilgore’s fortune suddenly changed when on October of 1930, Columbus Joiner struck oil near Henderson town. Kilgore became transformed overnight from a small farm town into a bustling boom town. To this day, oil is central to Kilgore’s economy.

Nearby attractions in Kilgore include Balloon Repairs of East Texas, Gregg County Fairgrounds, Gregg United Methodist Church, Balloon Adventures USA, Oak Hill Raceway and Gaston Museum.

Nearby hotels include Kilgore Days Inn, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kilgore North, Ramada Inn Kilgore, Comfort Suites Kilgore, Best Western Inn of Kilgore, Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Kilgore, Wingate by Wyndham Longview, La Quinta Inn and Suites Longview, Best Western Regency Inn and Suites, Hampton Inn Suites Longview North and Fairfield Inn Longview.
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