Alice in Jim Wells County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Alice
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 20, 2022
1. Alice Marker
In the 1880s, when the lines of the Corpus Christi, San Diego, & Rio Grande and the San Antonio & Aransas Pass railroads intersected, a new townsite was platted at the junction in what was then Nueces County. First called Bandana and then Kleberg, the town was finally named Alice (for Alice King Kleberg) when a post office was granted in 1888. Homes, business, schools, and churches were soon established. Texas Rangers serving in south Texas were headquartered in Alice. P. A. Presnall was elected the first mayor in 1904. Alice became the county seat of newly created Jim Wells County in 1911.Incise in base: Given in memory of Marguerite A. Mullen Postmaster 1935-1954
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 117.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 27° 45.134′ N, 98° 4.339′ W. Marker is in Alice, Texas, in Jim Wells County. Marker is at the intersection of East 2nd Street and North Adams Street, on
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 20, 2022
2. Alice Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church of Alice (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church of Alice (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jim Wells County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); McGill Brothers Building (approx. Ό mile away); Jose de Escandon (approx. Ό mile away); Jim Wells County (approx. 0.9 miles away); Alice Cemetery (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alice.
Also see . . . Alice, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 14, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
