Reading Wood Black

Reading Wood Black (HM17T9)

Location: Uvalde, TX 78801 Uvalde County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 12.586', W 99° 47.114'

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(1830-1867)

On this site stood home and trading post of Reading Wood Black. Native of New Jersey, he settled in Texas, 1853, near Leona River where he was successful in many business ventures. Founded town of Uvalde; gave land for public school. Elected County Commissioner, 1856; State Representative, 1866.
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HM NumberHM17T9
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Marker Number4208
Year Placed1967
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at 10:40am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 423671 N 3231481
Decimal Degrees29.20976667, -99.78523333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 12.586', W 99° 47.114'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 12' 35.16" N, 99° 47' 6.84" W
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Area Code(s)830, 210
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 100 S East St, Uvalde TX 78801, US
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