Details for John Nance Garner
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5463002794
Data
| Marker Number | 2794 |
| Atlas Number | 5463002794 |
| Marker Title | John Nance Garner |
| Index Entry | Garner, John Nance |
| Address | US 90 in Old Uvalde Cemetery |
| City | Uvalde |
| County | Uvalde |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 420353 |
| UTM Northing | 3230279 |
| Subject Codes | state official; national/federal official |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | (South side of Uvalde/Hilcrest Cemetery - south side of US 90) - Old Uvalde Cemetery, Highway 90, Uvalde |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | Vice President of U.S. 1933-1941. Began career as Uvalde County Judge 1893-1896. Served in Texas Legislature 1898-1902; in U.S. Congress 1904-1932, where he was, in last term, Speaker of House of Representatives. Also an able trial lawyer, rancher, banker, and benefactor of Southwest Texas Junior College. Married Ettie Rheiner. Had a son, Tully; one grandchild, Genevieve G. Currie. Known as "Cactus Jack" for his unique western individualism. Recorded--1968. |