Details for Reading Wood Black
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507015561
Data
| Marker Number | 15561 |
| Atlas Number | 5507015561 |
| Marker Title | Reading Wood Black |
| Index Entry | Black, Reading Wood |
| Address | 100 S. East St. |
| City | Uvalde |
| County | Uvalde |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 423672 |
| UTM Northing | 3231464 |
| Subject Codes | trading posts, local official; state official |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | 100 S. East, Uvalde |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | (1830-1867) On this site stood home and trading post of Reading Wood Black. Native of New Jersey, he settled in Texas, 1853, near Leona River where he was successful in many business ventures. Founded town of Uvalde; gave land for public school. Elected County Commissioner, 1856; State Representative, 1866. (1967) |