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Uvalde County Courthouse 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 construction project. The neo-classical style courthouse is the fifth for Uvalde County, which was created in 1856. Outstanding features include its cast stone segmental arches and ionic porticoes at the entrances. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark—1983 |
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 Uvalde County
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 is famous for its flavor. Noted for fine hunting and scenic drives.
Historic sites marked includes 3 old forts, 2 Spanish missions, a ranger camp.
Home of Southwest Texas Junior College, Garner State Park and home (now museum and library) of John Nance Garner, First Texan elected Vice President of United States. (1965) |
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