Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Beitel Lumberyard

Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020

1. Beitel Lumberyard Marker

Inscription.
When the SA&AP Railroad made Kerrville the last stop on their line, Frank J. Beitel, owner of several lumberyards in San Antonio, bought land in Kerrville in 1889 to open a lumberyard. With Kerr County's variety of trees and community growth, the lumberyard flourished. In the early 20th century, the lumberyard consisted of a warehouse, office, a retail building and large lumber shed. The original train depot burned in 1913. Beitel sold a portion of his land along the line for a new depot and received a spur of tracks onto his property to load and offload goods which greatly increased efficiency and his business. For over a century, the lumberyard played a critical role in the growth and development of Kerrville.
Marker is property of the State of Texas

Erected 2017 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18621.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 30° 2.992′ N, 99° 8.364′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. It can be reached from the intersection of Clay Street and Schreiner Street. Located behind the Old Lumberyard Building facing the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Clay Street, Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: San Antonio & Aransas Pass Passenger Train Depot (a few steps

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from this marker); Kerr County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zion Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Settlers of Kerr County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kerr County (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Kerr (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bocock Civil War Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kerrville.

Also see . . . San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway. The SA&AP Railroad used Kerrville as one of its end of the line which helped with Kerrville's local economy and growth. (Submitted on December 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020

2. Beitel Lumberyard Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020

3. Beitel Lumberyard Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.