Santa Gertrudis, Headquarters of the King Ranch
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
27.5179° N, 97.9172° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
on private property--King Ranch off SH 141 at west edge of Kingsville
Nearby Markers
- 1.3 mi E The King Ranch Kingsville
- 1.3 mi E King Ranch, C.S.A. Kingsville
- 1.4 mi E Mexican Activities at Santa Gertrudis in the 1830's Kingsville
- 1.4 mi E Kleberg County Kingsville
- 1.4 mi E Camp Kingsville, U.S.A. Kingsville
- 2.3 mi E Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville