Kingsville in Kleberg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kleberg County
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 19, 2022
1. Kleberg County Marker
Created February 27, 1913
Organized June 27, 1913
Named in honor of
Robert Justus Kleberg
1803-1888
A pioneer German settler
in Texas
A veteran of San Jacinto
Kingsville, County Seat
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 2962.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1913.
Location. 27° 31.333′ N, 97° 53.699′ W. Marker is in Kingsville, Texas, in Kleberg County. Marker is at the intersection of West King Avenue (State Highway 141) and West Santa Gertrudis Street on West King Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingsville TX 78363, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mexican Activities at Santa Gertrudis in the 1830's (here, next to this marker); Camp Kingsville, U.S.A. (here, next to this marker); The King Ranch (approx. 0.2 miles away); King Ranch Quarter Horses (approx. 0.2 miles away); Texas A&M University-Kingsville (approx. 0.8 miles
this page online
Also see . . . Kleberg County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 19, 2022
2. Kleberg County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
