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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on the American Gulf Coast.

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: 9/11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First United Methodist Church of Kingsville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert J. Kleberg Public Library

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(about 400 feet away); Henrietta M. King High School (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church of Kingsville (about 500 feet away); The Kingsville Railroad Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Uriah Lott (approx. 0.2 miles away); King Star Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsville.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 19, 2022

2. First Presbyterian Church of Kingsville

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.