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

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Photographed By Dave W, March 19, 2022

1. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Marker

Inscription.

On Oct. 11, 1911, the first Christian Church of Kingsville was organized, many of its charter members being employees of the town’s new railroad. When there was a lack of funds to construct a church, the community responded with donations, allowing building to begin in 1913. The present structure, however, is from a separate 1955 project. Over the years, the church has weathered the great strike of 1922, the World Wars, and the Great Depression. It has dedicated much to the public through its women’s groups, language school, and food programs, thereby fulfilling its covenant to strengthen and heal the community while sharing God’s gifts.

Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16781.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1911.

Location. 27° 29.886′ N, 97° 51.327′ W. Marker is in Kingsville, Texas, in Kleberg County. Marker is on Brahma Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Brahma Blvd, Kingsville TX 78363, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Taylor Camp Site, 1846 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Englishmen in South Texas, 1568 (approx.

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1.3 miles away); King Star Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Dawson Richard Murchison (approx. 1½ miles away); Chamberlain Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Uriah Lott (approx. 1½ miles away); U.S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station - Kingsville (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsville.

Photographed By Dave W, March 19, 2022

2. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.