Uvalde
General- First settled
1853, and in 1855-56 known as Encina. Once
domain of notorious frontier sheriff and outlaw,
J. King Fisher. Historical marker on Fisher and
graves of early settlers killed by Indians in
Pioneer Cemetery, 500 block N. Park St. Today a
retail center for extensive cattle, sheep, and
goat ranching; also truck farming and honey
production.
Industries include vegetable packing
and processing and garment making. City at
intersection of nation's two longest highways,
U.S. 90 and U.S. 83. Home of Southwest Texas
Junior College.
Garner Memorial Museum-
Former home of John "Cactus Jack" Garner, vice
president under Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Miscellaneous historical material and special
displays associated with Garner and area
history. Open Mon.- Sat. 9 a.m. -noon, 1-5 p.m.
Closed holidays. 333 N. Park St.
Opera House- Restored and
refurbished, the Grand Opera House, c. 1891, was
once the center of cultural activity in
Southwest Texas. Today's performances are given
in an original turn-of-the-century setting.
Tours available Tues.- Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
Sat., 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Downtown.
Scenic Drive- U.S. 83
north through Concan, past Garner State Park to
Leakey, then west on F.M. 337 and south on Texas
55; or at Leakey, east on F.M. 337 to Vanderpool
(near Lost Maples Natural Area), and south on
F.M. 187 to Sabinal; some of the most
spectacular scenery in Texas Hill Country. Take
your camera!
Click
here for Community Calendar.
Thorough effort has been made
to provide accurate event information; however,
always confirm dates and times with the Uvalde
Chamber of Commerce at 830-278-4115 or
1-800-588-2533.
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