Uvalde in Uvalde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kincaid Hotel
Photographed By William F Haenn, April 15, 2013
1. Kincaid Hotel Marker
Inscription.
Kincaid Hotel. . 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 business meetings, banquets, and social gatherings. Ranchers and cattle traders made the Kincaid lobby their meeting place. The hotel has served such noted guests as Texas Governors, Congressional leaders, President Lyndon Johnson, and movie personalities, including Ronald Reagan, later President of the United States.
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 business meetings, banquets, and social gatherings. Ranchers and cattle traders made the Kincaid lobby their meeting place. The hotel has served such noted guests as Texas Governors, Congressional leaders, President Lyndon Johnson, and movie personalities, including Ronald Reagan, later President of the United States.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2941.)
Location. 29° 12.629′ N, 99° 47.172′ W. Marker is in Uvalde, Texas, in Uvalde County. Marker is at the intersection of East North Street and North Getty Street (U.S. 83), on the right when traveling west on East North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 E North St, Uvalde TX 78801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
The marker is located directly under the black awning along the wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2013, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 1,030 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2013, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. 3. submitted on November 1, 2015, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. 4. submitted on August 14, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
