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Pop.
14,729
Alt. 913
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!
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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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