Kleberg County

Historical marker location:

Kingsville, Texas

( roadside park, SH 141, west side of Kingsville)

Marker installed: 1936

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.