Kingsville in Kleberg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Presbyterian Church of Kingsville
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 19, 2022
1. First Presbyterian Church of Kingsville Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church of Kingsville. . Tradition holds that Presbyterians in Kingsville first held services under mesquite trees before formally organizing on January 8, 1905. That day, the Rev. A.H.P. McCurdy led several men and women in services at the Kingsville Lumber Company. Henrietta King and the Kleberg Town and Improvement Company donated land at this site to the congregation, which dedicated its first sanctuary in April 1906. The congregation built its present sanctuary in 1956. Today, the church remains a significant part of Kingsville’s religious and social community by sharing in ecumenical endeavors with other churches.
Tradition holds that Presbyterians in Kingsville first held services under mesquite trees before formally organizing on January 8, 1905. That day, the Rev. A.H.P. McCurdy led several men and women in services at the Kingsville Lumber Company. Henrietta King and the Kleberg Town and Improvement Company donated land at this site to the congregation, which dedicated its first sanctuary in April 1906. The congregation built its present sanctuary in 1956. Today, the church remains a significant part of Kingsville’s religious and social community by sharing in ecumenical endeavors with other churches.
Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13304.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1905.
Location. 27° 31.003′ N, 97° 52.261′ W. Marker is in Kingsville, Texas, in Kleberg County. Marker is on West Kleberg Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 West Kleberg Avenue, Kingsville TX 78363, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
