Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Garrett Insurance Agency

Photographed By James Hulse, December 20, 2022

1. Garrett Insurance Agency Marker

Inscription. Brothers William Gray Garrett Jr. (1888-1965) and Leroy Denman Garrett (1891-1981) returned from serving in WWI to start an insurance agency as a second job. From 1918 to 1933, their business operated from Capt. Schreiner's mercantile store where the brothers worked full time. By 1933, they moved to the second floor of the Arcadia Theater and hired Robert L. Schmerbeck Jr. (1909-1988), who later served in WWII. These men contributed to the community through their work and also through the city council, chamber of commerce, American Legion, Masonic Lodge and other activities. With a long history and many accomplishments, the Garrett Insurance Agency continues its work in Kerrville and surrounding areas.

Erected 2020 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22747.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 30° 2.582′ N, 99° 8.723′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. Marker is at the intersection of Sidney Baker Street (State Highway 16) and City South Street, on the right when traveling south on Sidney Baker Street. The marker is located on the northeast corner of the Garrett Insurance

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building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 Sidney Baker Street, Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pampell Opera House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Favorite Saloon Building (1874) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Boeckmann Recreation Hall (1909) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kerrville First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Christian Dietert Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sid Peterson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Schreiner Wool Warehouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Floyd A. Cailloux (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kerrville.

The view of the Garrett Insurance Agency and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 20, 2022

2. The view of the Garrett Insurance Agency and Marker from the street

The marker is located on the right side of the windmill near the street and the insurance building is on the left side of the windmill.

The Garrett Insurance Agency Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 20, 2022

3. The Garrett Insurance Agency Building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.