Kingsville, University town in South Texas, United States.
Description
Kingsville is a town in Kleberg County in South Texas that spreads around a university and agricultural operations. Wide roads run through residential neighborhoods with trees and green spaces, while the campus and military facilities occupy larger areas.
History
The town began in 1904 at the headquarters of King Ranch, one of the largest cattle ranches in the world. The railroad line to Mexico brought trade and growth, while the university opened in the 1920s.
Culture
Texas A&M University shapes the town with students and research projects focusing on wildlife and agriculture. The King Ranch Saddle Shop sells handmade leather goods and draws visitors who want to experience Texas craftsmanship.
Practical
The town sits on U.S. Route 77 between Corpus Christi and Harlingen and works as a stopover on longer drives. Most facilities and shops line the main roads, where parking is easy to find.
Did you know?
The National Natural Toxins Research Center studies poisons from snakes and scorpions for possible medical uses. Researchers collect animals from the region and work on treatments for bites and stings.
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Javelina Stadium
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Henrietta M. King High School
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Brooks County Courthouse
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126 mRobert J Kleberg Public Library
632 mKleberg County Courthouse
681 mDick Kleberg Park Lake
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45.9 kmMuseum of South Texas
33.3 kmHotel Brendle
36.5 kmNance-Jones House
529 mSeth Waterhole
26.6 kmLake Alice
36.2 kmReservoir Number 1
24.8 kmZaino Lake
14.4 kmTranquitas Lake
8.9 kmAgua Dulce water tower
30.1 kmSanta Gertrudis, Headquarters of the King Ranch
5.1 kmKingsville Railroad Depot
470 mFirst United Methodist Church of Robstown
36.5 kmOld Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
40 kmHistoric Cattle Dipping Vat
5.3 kmCelanese Golf Course
5.9 kmL.E. Ramey Golf Course
4.7 kmEd Rachal Memorial Golf Course
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