Historic Downtown Kingsville Texas



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"John B. Ragland Mercantile Company Building has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1993" - This building is now home to King Ranch Saddle Shop

"Styled by standard plans of the builder, the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railroad Company; erected in 1904 of locally made adobe brick, this structure is one of oldest in Kingsville. It has seen interesting events involving traffic during border troubles and World Wars I and II. The Missouri Pacific system, in control of this road since 1925, phased out passenger traffic in 1966, but maintains a dispatcher's office in the building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974" - The restored depot is home to the Train Depot Museum

Welcome to Historic Downtown Kingsville, Texas:

Historic Downtown Kingsville, Texas has a wide variety of businesses and services including fine restaurants, an art gallery, a bank, a pharmacy and plenty of friendly folks. Parking is convenient, and there are benches available on every block if you'd just like to sit a spell.

The historic buildings and the wide sidewalks make the downtown experience enjoyable and unforgettable. If you are looking for a particular business or service, please click the Businesses link at the left for a complete listing. If, instead, you are interested in the history and the architecture of this historic town, click on the link Architecture. Walking tour pamphlets will be available that can guide you for your shopping or for a visit to the past history of Kingsville. Visit the link Walking Tours at the left for information on the current historical walking tours.


Looking east at the intersection of Kleberg Avenue and 6th Street	1904 Train Depot and Museum is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Our 1930s WPA-built U.S. Post Office

The 1904 Train Depot Museum & Visitor Center Open Monday - Saturday 10am-4pm