Uvalde in Uvalde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Reading Wood Black
(1830-1867)
Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, March 1, 2025
1. Reading Wood Black Marker
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 15561.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the San Antonio-El Paso Road series list.
Location. 29° 12.586′ N, 99° 47.114′ W. Marker is in Uvalde, Texas, in Uvalde County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 90) and South East Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Main St, Uvalde TX 78801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Uvalde "Leader-News" (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Inge, Camp Dix, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Rice Hotel and Saddlery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Uvalde County Courthouse
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More about this marker. This marker is only inches from a very busy street. Do not attempt to stop and read the marker. You must park and walk to the marker. However there are numerous other markers within easy walking distance here in the center of Uvalde.
Photographed by William F Haenn, April 15, 2013
2. Reading Wood Black Marker Site
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 16, 2023
3. New location of Reading Wood Black Marker
Photographed by William F Haenn, April 15, 2013
4. Reading Wood Black Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2013, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 1,060 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on June 24, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on April 16, 2013, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. 3. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 4. submitted on April 16, 2013, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
