| Marker Number |
4297 |
| Atlas Number |
5273004297 |
| Marker Title |
Robert J. Kleberg Public Library |
| Index Entry |
Kleberg, Robert J., Public Library |
| Address |
|
| City |
Kingsville |
| County |
Kleberg |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
611408 |
| UTM Northing |
3044250 |
| Subject Codes |
women, women's history topics; libraries; design and construction; women's clubs |
| Marker Year |
1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Third and Yoakum streets (southeast corner), Kingsville |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
Begun by the Woman's Club in 1909, Kingsville's Public Library was moved to this building in 1927. B. E. Giesecke and A. W. Harris of Austin designed the Spanish colonial revival structure, which was built under the leadership of club president Mrs. John D. Finnegan. It is located on land donated from the Henrietta M. King Estate by Robert J. Kleberg, the prominent area cattleman for whom it was named. The public library was located here for 30 years. |
