Historical Marker
Reading Wood Black
Historical marker location:
US 90 at East Street, Uvalde, Texas
( Intersection of East Street and U.S. 90, Uvalde)
Marker installed: 1997
(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.