John Nance Garner Home

Historical marker location:

332 North Park Street, Uvalde, Texas

( 332 North Park Street, Uvalde.)

Marker installed: 1962

Memorial to Ettie R. Garner, secretary to her husband in his long career as a statesman. John Nance Garner, born Nov. 22, 1868, was in Texas Legislature, 1898-1902; U.S. Congress, 1902-1932 (Speaker of the House in last term); Vice-President of the United States, 1933-1941. This home, built 1920, scene of visits of world figures, given to Uvalde by Vice-President Garner and son Tully in 1952.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.

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