Historical Marker
John Nance Garner
Historical marker location:
US 90 in Old Uvalde Cemetery, Uvalde, Texas
( (South side of Uvalde/Hilcrest Cemetery - south side of US 90) - Old Uvalde Cemetery, Highway 90, Uvalde)
Marker installed: 1968
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.