UVALDE

Population 15,086

Altitude 913

General

The town was first settled in 1853, and in 1855-56 was known as Encina. Once the domain of notorious frontier sheriff and outlaw, J. King Fisher. A historical marker on Fisher and the graves of early settlers killed by Indians in Pioneer Cemetery, is located at 500 N. Park Street. 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. The city is at the intersection of the nation's two longest highways, U.S. 90 and U.S. 83. Home of Southwest Texas Junior College.

GARNER MEMORIAL MUSEUM

GARNER STATE PARK

OPERA HOUSE

SCENIC DRIVE

Attractions

• 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 from Monday thru Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed holidays. Located at 333 N. Park St.
• GARNER STATE PARK - North 31 miles via U.S. 83.
• 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 from Tues - Fri 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Located in downtown Uvalde.
• 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 Vanerpool (near Lost Maples Natural Area) and south on F.M. 187 to Sabinal; some of the most spectacular scenery in Texas Hill Country. Be sure and take your camera!

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