Historical Markers in
Uvalde County, Texas

Benjamin F. Highsmith Black, Reading Wood Bosque-Larios Expedition C.S.A. Saltpetre Mine Captain John Coffee Hays Captain William Benson Captain William Ware Chalk Bluff Indian Massacre Church of the Ascension Civilian Conservation Corps at Garner State Park Cline Community Dry Frio Canyon Early Texas Wagon Yards Emmanuel Lutheran Church First Baptist Church, Sabinal First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde Fort Inge, Camp Dix, C.S.A. Franklin, M. Jerome Garner Army Air Field General John R. Baylor Grand Opera House Habermacher Home Home of Bertha Dalton Joe A. Kelley Home John M. Davenport John Nance Garner John Nance Garner Home Judge John Nance Garner Kelley Family Kincaid Hotel King Fisher Knippa Trap Rock Plant L. Schwartz Company Montell Methodist Church Near Site of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria Mission Nicolas Street School Old Binion Home Old Davenport Home Old Patterson Home Old Post Office Old Rock Store Old Waresville Original Site of Uvalde High School Pat Garrett Reading Wood Black Reading Wood Black Rice Hotel and Saddlery Sabinal Sabinal Canyon Museum Sabinal Methodist Church Schwartz House Silver Mine Pass Site of Camp Sabinal Site of Fort Inge Site of Fort Inge Site of the Mission Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria (2nd Marker) The Ditch The Uvalde "Leader-News" Town of Knippa USS Uvalde Utopia Utopia Baptist Church Utopia Methodist Church Uvalde County Uvalde County Courthouse Uvalde Methodist Church Waresville Cemetery William Ware
The cattle industry played a significant role in the development of Texas, with cowboys driving cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Uvalde County, located in southwest Texas, has a rich and varied history that stretches back thousands of years. The area was originally home to various Native American tribes, including the Coahuiltecans and Lipan Apaches, who hunted and camped along the rivers and springs of the region. In the 18th century, Spanish explorers and missionaries began to settle in the area and establish missions, bringing with them a growing Hispanic population.

In the mid-19th century, Uvalde County experienced significant settlement and development fueled by the expansion of the cattle industry. Many ranchers and cowboys moved to the area, attracted by the abundant water sources and fertile grazing land. The establishment of the Great Western Cattle Trail in the late 1860s further reinforced Uvalde County's importance as a hub for the cattle industry.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Uvalde County played a significant role in various historical events. It was the birthplace of John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, who served as the Vice President of the United States under Franklin D. Roosevelt. The area was also a center of political activism during the Mexican Revolution, attracting prominent figures such as Francisco Madero and Pancho Villa.

In more recent years, Uvalde County has continued to evolve and grow. The development of oil and gas industries in the mid-20th century brought economic prosperity to the region. Today, Uvalde County is a vibrant community with a mix of agriculture, ranching, and recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and nature tourism, that continue to attract visitors from around the world.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Uvalde County, Texas.

  • 1850: Uvalde County established as a county of the Republic of Texas
  • 1855: First permanent settlers arrive in the area
  • 1866: Fort Inge established as a military outpost
  • 1881: Railroad reaches Uvalde, spurring growth and development
  • 1883: City of Uvalde officially incorporated
  • 1891: The Uvalde Asphalt Paving Company is founded
  • 1900: Uvalde becomes a center for farming and ranching
  • 1914: Uvalde County Courthouse is completed
  • 1940: Garner Field established as a training facility during World War II
  • 1981: John Nance Garner Museum opens in Uvalde
  • 1998: Winter Garden Region becomes a major grape-growing area
  • 2010: Population of Uvalde County reaches over 26,000