Poteet, Texas
Poteet is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,795 as of the 2020 census.[4] It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was named for its first postmaster, Francis Marion Poteet. It is best known as the birthplace of country music legend George Strait.
"Poteet" redirects here. For other uses, see Poteet (surname).Poteet is known for its "Poteet Strawberry Festival".[5] Poteet Canyon, Steve Canyon's ward in the long-running comic strip by Milton Caniff, is named after the town[6] (and a mosaic of Poteet Canyon stands in front of the town's fire station).[7]
Education[edit]
Poteet is served by the Poteet Independent School District, including Poteet High School.