Kingsville, TX · Kleberg County
Local Historic Landmark Designation Application
Property owners or sponsors use this application to request local historic landmark designation for a qualifying place, structure, cemetery, church, or historic event.
What this form is
This application requests local historic landmark designation in Kingsville and includes research guides for structures, churches, cemeteries, and events. Applicants provide the site or event location, owner and sponsor details, and a brief description, along with a narrative and supporting historical information. The Historical Development Board reviews completed applications and recommends action to the City Commission; an approved applicant must purchase a landmark marker.
Who needs it
A property owner or sponsor seeking local historic landmark designation for a place, structure, cemetery, church, or event in Kingsville should submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and narrative to the City of Kingsville Planning and Development Services Department at 410 W King Ave., Kingsville, Texas 78363. The document says staff may request additional information.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Local Historic Landmark Designation Application and review the included category-specific research guides.
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Complete the Application
Choose the designation type and provide the location, owner and sponsor details, and a brief description.
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Prepare the Narrative
Gather the historical information and prepare a narrative using the guide for the relevant category.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and narrative to Planning and Development Services at 410 W King Ave., Kingsville, Texas 78363.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for local historic landmark designation?
- The form identifies an applicant and sponsor and covers qualifying places, structures, cemeteries, churches, and events. Eligibility details vary by category in the included research guides.
- What information and materials are required?
- Submit the completed application with a narrative and relevant historical information. The guides list details by category, and city staff may request additional information.
- How do I submit the historic landmark application?
- Submit the completed application and narrative to the City of Kingsville Planning and Development Services Department at 410 W King Ave., Kingsville, Texas 78363.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
Need something notarized?
This Local Historic Landmark Designation Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.