Poteet, TX
Music connected to Poteet
Ever heard of Poteet, TX? This small South Texas town might just be a country music mecca in disguise! It's the birthplace of none other than George Strait, the "King of Country" himself, and you can hear echoes of its spirit in his music. Strait references his hometown in many songs, including "All My Ex’s Live in Texas", "Carrying Your Love with Me", "Troubadour", "Amarillo by Morning", "Check Yes or No", "Give It Away", "I Cross My Heart", "Ocean Front Property", "The Chair", and "Write This Down." But the Poteet love doesn't stop there! Terri Clark's "Cowboy Days" and William Beckmann's "Danced All Night Long" also give nods to this charming locale.
Beyond its musical connections, Poteet is known as the "Strawberry Capital of Texas", and the annual Poteet Strawberry Festival is a local legend. With a population of just around 3,300, Poteet offers a tranquil, small-town feel, a strong sense of community, and a beautiful landscape of sandy loam soil and native grasses. While you're cruising through South Texas, be sure to check out Poteet, where country music roots run deep and the strawberries are always sweet.
About Poteet
- • George Strait, the "King of Country," was born in Poteet, Texas in 1952.
- • Poteet is known as the "Strawberry Capital of Texas", a state-recognized designation.
- • The annual Poteet Strawberry Festival, founded in 1948, significantly boosted the town's fame.
- • A local legend says a stagecoach with gold was buried near Poteet, never to be found.
- • The devastating 1998 flood caused substantial damage, impacting Poteet's infrastructure.
- • It was named after Francis Poteet, a local landowner, and established around 1886.
- • With around 3,300 residents, it's smaller than many surrounding San Antonio suburbs.
- • Sitting at 564 feet, Poteet offers slightly elevated views of the surrounding plains.
- • Agriculture, particularly strawberry farming, remains a vital part of the Poteet economy.
- • Poteet offers a tranquil, small-town feel with a strong sense of community and tradition.
- • The area's soil is primarily sandy loam, ideal for agriculture.
- • The Atascosa River flows near Poteet, providing water resources for the region.
- • White-tailed deer are commonly seen in the brushy areas surrounding Poteet.
- • The area is known for its diverse array of native grasses.
- • The area was historically inhabited by Coahuiltecan groups.
- • Poteet was officially incorporated as a town in 1920.
- • State Highway 16 passes through Poteet, connecting it to Jourdanton and San Antonio.