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

Robert J. Kleberg Public Library

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1. Robert J. Kleberg Public Library Marker

Inscription. Begun by the Woman's Club in 1909, Kingsville's Public Library was moved to this building in 1927. B. E. Giesecke and A. W. Harris of Austin designed the Spanish colonial revival structure, which was built under the leadership of club president Mrs. John D. Finnegan. It is located on land donated from the Henrietta M. King Estate by Robert J. Kleberg, the prominent area cattleman for whom it was named. The public library was located here for 30 years.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1981

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4297.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 27° 31.049′ N, 97° 52.308′ W. Marker is in Kingsville, Texas, in Kleberg County. It is at the intersection of West Yoakum Avenue and North 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on West Yoakum Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Henrietta M. King High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church of Kingsville (about 400 feet away); 9/11 Memorial (about 400

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feet away); First United Methodist Church of Kingsville (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church of Kingsville (about 700 feet away); The Kingsville Railroad Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Uriah Lott (approx. ¼ mile 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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2. Robert J. Kleberg Public Library Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 562 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.