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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K2B_john-nance-garner-home_Uvalde-TX.html
Memorial to Ettie R. Garner, secretary to her husband in his long career as a statesman.
John Nance Garner, born Nov. 22, 1868, was in Texas Legislature, 1898-1902; U.S. Congress, 1902-1932 (Speaker of the House in last term); Vice-President of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K2A_1830-reading-wood-black-1867_Uvalde-TX.html
In appreciation of
1830 - Reading Wood Black - 1867
Who came to Texas from New Jersey
in 1852 and founded Uvalde in
May 1855
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K26_judge-john-nance-garner_Uvalde-TX.html
Honoring 97th birthday, November 22, 1965 of
Judge John Nance Garner
Cherished by fellow citizens of Uvalde County for his acts of leadership, philanthropy and dedication to area progress.
Able trial lawyer; rancher and banker. First elec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JYC_king-fisher_Uvalde-TX.html
Celebrated outlaw who became a peace officer. Once undisputed ruler of a 5,000-square-mile area of Southwest Texas, centered in Eagle Pass and known as King Fisher's Territory.
Son of Jobe and Lucinda Fisher, at age 17 Fisher settled on Pendenc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I3A_cline-community_Uvalde-TX.html
First settler, Celeste Pingenot came to this area in 1870. He built first house on south bank of Turkey Creek, 1871. Established stagecoach stand, store and inn; named it Wallace. He was first postmaster, commissioned, 1878.
Community protected…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17V6_uvalde-county_Uvalde-TX.html
Created 1850. Named for canyon which in turn had been named for the Spanish Army Captain Juan de Ugalde, who fought and routed Indians here in 1790. Over the years, "Ugalde" became "Uvalde". Many cattle, sheep, goats are raised; and Uvalde honey i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17V5_uvalde-county-courthouse_Uvalde-TX.html
Completed in 1928, this structure replaced Uvalde County's 1890 Courthouse. The Commissioner's Court hired architect Henry T. Phelps, who had designed several other Texas courthouses, and prominent local builder M. H. Ryland to manage the construc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17T9_reading-wood-black_Uvalde-TX.html
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 Count…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17SJ_kincaid-hotel_Uvalde-TX.html
This four-story hotel building was constructed in 1927 by the family of William Davis "Billy" Kincaid (b. 1854) in memory of his life as a prominent Uvalde cattleman, businessman, and civic leader. The Kincaid Hotel became a popular place for busi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17SI_grand-opera-house_Uvalde-TX.html
Staged outstanding musicals, dramas. Built 1891 by local men for professional troupes. Also scene of home talent plays, some directed by Ben K. Franklin, a former actor who settled here. Programs created social stir, with lavish dress and parties.…