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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I3A_cline-community_Uvalde-TX.html
First settler, Celeste Pingenot came to this area in 1870. He built first house on south bank of Turkey Creek, 1871. Established stagecoach stand, store and inn; named it Wallace. He was first postmaster, commissioned, 1878.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17V6_uvalde-county_Uvalde-TX.html
Created 1850. Named for canyon which in turn had been named for the Spanish Army Captain Juan de Ugalde, who fought and routed Indians here in 1790. Over the years, "Ugalde" became "Uvalde". Many cattle, sheep, goats are raised; and Uvalde honey i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17V5_uvalde-county-courthouse_Uvalde-TX.html
Completed in 1928, this structure replaced Uvalde County's 1890 Courthouse. The Commissioner's Court hired architect Henry T. Phelps, who had designed several other Texas courthouses, and prominent local builder M. H. Ryland to manage the construc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17T9_reading-wood-black_Uvalde-TX.html
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 Count…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17SJ_kincaid-hotel_Uvalde-TX.html
This four-story hotel building was constructed in 1927 by the family of William Davis "Billy" Kincaid (b. 1854) in memory of his life as a prominent Uvalde cattleman, businessman, and civic leader. The Kincaid Hotel became a popular place for busi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17SI_grand-opera-house_Uvalde-TX.html
Staged outstanding musicals, dramas. Built 1891 by local men for professional troupes. Also scene of home talent plays, some directed by Ben K. Franklin, a former actor who settled here. Programs created social stir, with lavish dress and parties.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17SH_early-texas-wagon-yards_Uvalde-TX.html
Places of shelter for drivers, teams and wagons. Here travelers could cook bacon, eggs, beans, coffee; talk with friends and strangers. For people from the country, a wagon yard was both a hotel and a social center. Usually it was an open area fla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15MD_site-of-fort-inge_Uvalde-TX.html
Established by Captain Sidney Burbank, First U.S. Infantry, on March 13, 1849. Named in honor of Lieutenant Zebulon M.P. Inge, who fell at Resaca De La Palma May 9, 1846. Protected the southern overland stage mail route from Indian raids. Federal …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZL4_fort-inge-camp-dix-c-s-a_Uvalde-TX.html
A major road west from San Antonio forked in the area of these forts. One road went toward El Paso, the other to the Rio Grande at Eagle Pass. Travelers heading west put on their guns in this region, the start of hostile Indian country, troops fro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZL2_general-john-r-baylor_Uvalde-TX.html
Home Town Confederate General John R. Baylor1822-1895Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas Republic 1839. Colorful Indian fighter. In War against Cherokees 1840. Member Texas Legislature 1853. Comanche agent 1855-57. Delegate from Weatherford, Secession…