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

Santa Gertrudis

Headquarters of the King Ranch

Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 28, 2025

1. Santa Gertrudis Marker

Inscription.
On this site, part of the De La Garza Santa Gertrudis land grant purchased by Captain Richard King in 1853, has stood each of the King Ranch headquarters. The first, an adobe jacal, was replaced by a frame cottage which later burned. Under the direction of Robert J. Kleberg, Sr., this house was designed by Carlton W. Adams for Mrs. Henrietta King. Completed in 1915, it is the family home of Captain King's descendants who are owners of the King Ranch.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4583.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 27° 31.072′ N, 97° 55.029′ W. Marker is near Kingsville, Texas, in Kleberg County. It can be reached from West King Avenue (State Highway 141). This marker is located within the King Ranch and is only visible when taking a ranch tour. The address provided on this listing is for the King Ranch visitor center, which is the only publicly accessible area of the ranch and from where all ranch tours depart. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2205 TX-141 West, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: King Ranch, C.S.A. (approx. half a mile away); King Ranch Quarter Horses (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different

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marker also named The King Ranch (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mexican Activities at Santa Gertrudis in the 1830's (approx. 1.4 miles away); Kleberg County (approx. 1.4 miles away); Camp Kingsville, U.S.A. (approx. 1.4 miles away); Texas A&M University-Kingsville (approx. 2.2 miles away); Chamberlain Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingsville.

Also see . . .
1. King Ranch - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 12, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

2. Visit Us - King Ranch. Link to information regarding tours, events, the King Ranch Museum, and Saddle Shop. (Submitted on April 12, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 28, 2025

2. Santa Gertrudis, Headquarters of the King Ranch

Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 28, 2025

3. Santa Gertrudis, Headquarters of the King Ranch

Photographed by Brian Anderson, March 28, 2025

4. Santa Gertrudis, Headquarters of the King Ranch

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.