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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23WB_capt-william-benson_Uvalde-TX.html
Maryland native William Benson (b. 1837) came to Texas after graduating from college as a civil engineer. After settling in Brazoria County he became a teacher. During the Civil War he commanded a cavalry regiment as one of the youngest captains i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23QW_schwartz-house_Uvalde-TX.html
Built in 1927 as the home of Lee Schwartz, local merchant and city alderman, and his wife Agnes (Racer), this house was designed by San Antonio architect Will A. Noonan. Constructed on land formerly owned by Mrs. Schwartz's mother, the house was b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23QV_first-presbyterian-church-of-uvalde_Uvalde-TX.html
The Western Texas Presbytery assigned the Rev. James R. Bridges to the Uvalde field in 1881.
Serving Bandera, Brackettville, Del Rio, Montell and the Nueces and Frio Canyon areas, Bridges found Uvalde and especially its surrounding areas wild an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23QU_original-site-of-uvalde-high-school_Uvalde-TX.html
Four years after Uvalde became a railroad shipping point, the people of the city built their first school building. Completed in 1885, the facility served all grade levels.
The picketed structure was constructed of cedar logs and erected on this…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KEL_john-nance-garner_Uvalde-TX.html
Vice President of U.S. 1933-1941. Began career as Uvalde County Judge 1893-1896. Served in Texas Legislature 1898-1902; in U.S. Congress 1904-1932, where he was, in last term, Speaker of House of Representatives. Also an able trial lawyer, rancher…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K2C_garner-army-air-field_Uvalde-TX.html
Established in July 1941, Garner Army Air Field was named in honor of former vice president John Nance Garner, a Texas native. Hangar Six, a private flying school owned by John Lapham of San Antonio, provided flight training conducted by civilians…
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…