Kleberg County Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 27� 25' 48" N, 97� 39' 36" W (27.43, -97.66)
Population: 31,690 est. (2016) 32,061 (2010)
Total area: 1,090 square miles (2,800 km2)
881 square miles (2,280 km2) land
209 square miles (540 km2) water

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Kleberg County History

1936 Texas Centennial Marker (roadside park, SH 141, W of Kingsville):KLEBERG COUNTY
Formed from Nueces County,
created February 27, 1913.
Organized June 27, 1913.
Named in honor of Robert Justus Kleberg, 1803-1888, a pioneer German settler in Texas, a veteran of San Jacinto.
Kingsville, County Seat

Kleberg County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Kingsville
Book Hotel Here - Kingsville Hotels

Kleberg County Vintage Maps

1907 Nueces County postal map before Kleberg County was formed
From Texas state map #2090
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Kleberg County 1920s map
From Texas state map #10749
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

Kleberg County 1940s map
From Texas state map #4335
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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