FIRST -- US Vice President from Texas, Uvalde TX
N 29° 12.613 W 099° 47.170
14R E 423581 N 3231532
Uvalde, home of John Nance Garner, the first Vice President of the United States from Texas.
Waymark Code: WMPJT3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2015
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Uvalde is the home of John Nance Garner, former County Judge, State Legislator, US Congressman, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, who accepted FDRs offer to run as his Vice President on the 1932 Democratic ticket. Garner served as FDR's VP for three terms, retiring from the office in 1941.
The waymark is located at the pink granite block style historic marker that stands on the northwest corner of the Uvalde County courthouse grounds in downtown Uvalde.
The marker reads as follows"
UVALDE COUNTY
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)"
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 03/04/1933
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