Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kerrville Mountain Sun
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
1. Kerrville Mountain Sun Marker
The "Kerrville Mountain Sun" can trace its history to an 1870s publication known as "The Frontiersman." Later called "The News," "The Eye," and "The Paper," the "Mountain Sun" was given its current name by J.E. Grinstead after he purchased the newspaper in 1898. An adventurer, writer, and early photographer, Grinstead sold the "Mountain Sun" in 1917. In 1919 it came under the full ownership of brothers W.A. and Clarence Salter. Over the years, the "Kerrville Mountain Sun" has provided a significant service to the citizens of Kerrville.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Wife, son, grandson of W. A. Salter have continued ownership
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2934.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 30° 2.782′ N, 99° 8.365′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Earl Garrett Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 Earl Garrett 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: Guthrie Building (here, next to this marker); Old Kerrville Post Office (1936) (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Charles Schreiner (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Building (within shouting
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Also see . . . Jesse Edward Grinstead (1866–1948). In 1899, lured by the reputation of the Hill Country in Texas as a health resort, he moved to Kerrville, planning to stay only a few months in order to find a cure for his ill wife. (Submitted on December 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
2. Kerrville Mountain Sun Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
3. Kerrville Mountain Sun Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
4. Guthrie Building
The marker is behind the bushes at the corner.
Photographed by James Hulse, December 5, 2020
5. National Register of Historic Places
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
