Teague is a city in Freestone County, Texas, located on U.S. Highway 84 in the Central Texas region, southwest of the county seat of Fairfield. With a population of roughly 4,400, it is one of the county's principal communities, built around a railroad heritage that still shapes its identity today. The town was founded in 1906 as a railroad town, and that origin remains visible in its downtown and in the B-RI Railroad Museum, which occupies the early-twentieth-century depot and displays railroad exhibits, historic photographs, and railcars. Teague's growth and character have long been tied to the rail industry, and the preserved depot stands as the community's most tangible link to its founding era. The town grew steadily through the twentieth century, with the railroad serving as its economic and civic anchor. The local economy has also drawn on the area's natural resources, with deposits of coal, lignite, sand, and clay contributing to the region's industrial and economic history. Alongside agriculture, these resources supported the town's development and gave Freestone County a role in Texas's energy and materials industries. Public education is provided by the Teague Independent School District, a community-centered district serving the city and the surrounding area. The town's position on U.S. Highway 84 gives residents a direct route across the region, while the county seat of Fairfield and larger Central Texas communities remain within reach. For households seeking a small-town, history-rich setting with highway access, Teague offers a stable and rooted home base in Freestone County. Its combination of railroading heritage, natural-resource industries, and a community-centered school district continues to shape the town's identity.