Uvalde County
N 29° 12.613 W 099° 47.170
14R E 423581 N 3231532
The TX Highway Department pink granite county historic marker at the Uvalde County courthouse
Waymark Code: WMPJT1
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2015
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This 1936 pink granite marker is located at the northwest corner of the Uvalde County courthouse grounds in downtown Uvalde.
Marker Number: 5619
Marker Text:
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 is famous for its flavor. Noted for fine hunting and scenic drives.
Historic sites marked include 3 old forts, 2 Spanish missions, a Ranger camp.
Home of Southwest Texas Junior College, Garner State Park and home (now museum and library) of John Nance Garner, first Texan elected Vice-President of United States.
(1965)
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