Details for Kerrville Mountain Sun

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5265002934

Data

Marker Number 2934
Atlas Number 5265002934
Marker Title Kerrville Mountain Sun
Index Entry Kerrville Mountain Sun
Address
City Kerrville
County Kerr
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 486488
UTM Northing 3324526
Subject Codes newspapers
Marker Year 1986
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 516 Quinlin, Kerrville
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text The "Kerrville Mountain Sun" can trace its history to an 1870s publication known as "The Frontiersman." Later called "The News," "The Eye," and "The Paper," the "Mountain Sun" was given its current name by J. E. Grinstead after he purchased the newspaper in 1898. An adventurer, writer, and early photographer, Grinstead sold the "Mountain Sun" in 1917. In 1919 it came under the full ownership of brothers W. A. and Clarence Salter. Over the years, the "Kerrville Mountain Sun" has provided a significant service to the citizens of Kerrville. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 Incise on base: Wife, son, grandson of W. A. Salter have continued ownership

Location Map

View this record in full map (opens in new tab/window)