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. 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.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.

Location. 29° 12.662′ N, 99° 47.197′ W. Marker is in Uvalde, Texas, in Uvalde County. It 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.

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Regionally, this marker is in the 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: Grand Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kincaid Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. William Benson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Uvalde County (about 300 feet away); Uvalde County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Rice Hotel and Saddlery (about 400 feet away); The Uvalde "Leader-News" (about 500 feet away); Fort Inge, Camp Dix, C.S.A. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Uvalde.

L. Schwartz Company and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 16, 2023

2. L. Schwartz Company and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 40 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.