Uvalde in Uvalde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
L. Schwartz Company
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, October 16, 2023
1. L. Schwartz Company Marker
Inscription.
L. Schwartz Company. . Louis Schwartz (1840-1924), a native of Alsace-Lorraine, came to the United States in 1866. He later moved to Uvalde and sold dry goods and medicines, using a wagon to serve the surrounding area. In 1878 he established a mercantile store in a frame structure near the corner of Main and Camp streets. About 1900 he moved the operation to a new building at this site. After his death in 1924 the store was operated by his sons Lee and Jake Schwartz. The business remained an important Uvalde commercial enterprise until it closed in 1960.
Louis Schwartz (1840-1924), a native of Alsace-Lorraine, came to the United States in 1866. He later moved to Uvalde and sold dry goods and medicines, using a wagon to serve the surrounding area. In 1878 he established a mercantile store in a frame structure near the corner of Main and Camp streets. About 1900 he moved the operation to a new building at this site. After his death in 1924 the store was operated by his sons Lee and Jake Schwartz. The business remained an important Uvalde commercial enterprise until it closed in 1960.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2979.)
Location. 29° 12.662′ N, 99° 47.197′ W. Marker is in Uvalde, Texas, in Uvalde County. Marker is at the intersection of North Getty Street (U.S. 83) and East Nopal Street, on the right when traveling north on North Getty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 North Getty Street, 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. Grand Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kincaid Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. William Benson
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, October 16, 2023
2. L. Schwartz Company
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
