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Gregg County has several cities beyond Longview

Gregg County History & Culture

Beyond Longview, Gregg County includes Kilgore, Gladewater, White Oak, Lakeport, Easton, East Mountain, Clarksville City, and Warren City. Kilgore and Gladewater both incorporated in 1931 during the oil boom. Each city has its own tax rate and ordinances. Several cities have their own school districts.

Where you live within the county determines your school district. Longview ISD, Kilgore ISD, Gladewater ISD, Pine Tree ISD, Sabine ISD, Spring Hill ISD, and White Oak ISD all serve parts of Gregg County. This affects school taxes and which schools your children would attend. Confirm your parcel's school district at gcad.org before buying.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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Railroads built Longview — and Gregg County

Longview was founded in 1870 as a railroad town, and the arrival of multiple rail lines shaped the early economy of Gregg County.

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Indigenous peoples lived in Gregg County before Anglo settlement

The area that is now Gregg County was home to Caddo peoples and later Cherokee immigrants before Anglo settlers arrived in the 1840s.

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Deer hunting rules for Gregg County

Gregg County falls in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, with specific antler restrictions and bag limits set by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

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Industry came to Gregg County after World War II

After World War II, major industrial employers, including LeTourneau and Texas Eastman, set up in Gregg County and built an economy beyond oil.

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Place pages in Gregg County

Clarksville CityEast MountainEastonGladewaterKilgoreLakeport

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