Kingsville in Kleberg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dawson Richard Murchison
(Feb. 11, 1887 - Dec. 20, 1938)
Born in Bastrop County. A state game warden 1930-1938; stationed in Kingsville. He was killed on duty in Jim Wells County when he and other wardens caught men "spotlighting" deer. Married Mattie B. Wright, they had 5 children.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6283.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1938.
Location. 27° 30.34′ N, 97° 52.674′ W. Marker is in Kingsville, Texas, in Kleberg County. Marker is on West Hoffman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 W Hoffman Ave, Kingsville TX 78363, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chamberlain Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); King Star Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist Church of Kingsville (approx. 0.8 miles away); Henrietta M. King High School (approx. 0.8 miles away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Kingsville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Robert J. Kleberg Public Library (approx. 0.9 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Kingsville (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsville.
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