Central City in Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Our Founder

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 8, 2016

1. Our Founder Marker

Inscription. Harmon Dobson was many things: a father husband pilot and most certainly a visionary. But his life's work truly began when he opened a tiny burger stand at 2609 Ayers Street, about three miles from here. We seek to honor his legacy in everything we do, and we are proud to have remained family owned and operated since that important day when it all began, August 8th, 1950.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 8, 1950.

Location. 27° 47.551′ N, 97° 23.579′ W. Marker is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. It is in Central City. It is at the intersection of North Shoreline Boulevard and John Sartain St on North Shoreline Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 North Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi TX 78401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the 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

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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: In Honor of our Brothers in Arms (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loss of Crew aboard Coast Guard Aircraft No. 2123 (about 600 feet away); Korean War Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Corpus Christi and Nueces County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Sherrill Park (about 700 feet away); Capitán Blas María de la Garza Falcón (about 700 feet away); Corpus Christi Global War on Terrorism Memorial (about 700 feet away); The Ranchero (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corpus Christi.

Harmon Dobson Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 8, 2016

2. Harmon Dobson Statue

Look for the statue of Harmon Dobson, Whataburger's founder, on the second floor in the outdoor seating area of Whataburger-by-the-Bay.

Whataburger by the Bay image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 8, 2016

3. Whataburger by the Bay

Texas's flagship Whataburger faces Corpus Christi Bay.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.