Riviera in Kleberg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Riviera United Methodist Church

Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 19, 2022

1. Riviera United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. On March 27, 1910, three years after Riviera was established, the Rev. C. W. Perkins organized this congregation with 31 charter members. Originally named Riviera Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the fellowship met in a one-room schoolhouse until the church building was completed in 1912. The congregation served a vegetable and citrus farming area that spread over 18,800 acres. Despite hurricanes and drought, which have caused the town to decline, the church, which continues to occupy its 1912 sanctuary, remains a major force in the community.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4282.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1910.

Location. 27° 17.847′ N, 97° 48.73′ W. Marker is in Riviera, Texas, in Kleberg County. It is at the intersection of Cypress Street and South 8th Street, on the right when traveling east on Cypress Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 231 Cypress Street, Riviera TX 78379, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Civil War Raid From Camp Boveda (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Burial Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riviera Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); 1766 Exploration of Diego Ortiz Parilla (approx. 4 miles away); U.S. Army March to Rio Grande, 1846 (approx. 4 miles away); Riviera - 1687 (approx. 5.3 miles away); Kenedy County (approx. 5.3 miles away); Kenedy County Courthouse Construction (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riviera.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 19, 2022

2. Riviera United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.