Details for Uvalde County
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5463005619
Data
| Marker Number | 5619 |
| Atlas Number | 5463005619 |
| Marker Title | Uvalde County |
| Index Entry | Uvalde County |
| Address | Main and Getty St. |
| City | Uvalde |
| County | Uvalde |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 423505 |
| UTM Northing | 3231505 |
| Subject Codes | Exploration and expeditions; counties; Spanish immigrants/immigration; national/federal official; Native Americans |
| Marker Year | 1936 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Courthouse Grounds: Uvalde Town Plaza, corner of Main and Getty, Uvalde. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite) |
| 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 |