Kingsville in Kleberg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dawson Richard Murchison
(Feb. 11, 1887 - Dec. 20, 1938)
Photographed by Dave W, March 19, 2022
1. Dawson Richard Murchison Marker
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. It 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.
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: 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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Photographed by Dave W, March 19, 2022
2. Dawson Richard Murchison Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
