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Uvalde County

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Main and Getty St., Uvalde, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 12' 35.88445000008", -99° 47' 13.02997999992"
 
    Texas State
Historical Marker
    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

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Uvalde County Historical Marker Location Map, Texas