Uvalde in Uvalde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Reading Wood Black

(1830-1867)

Photographed By William F Haenn, April 15, 2013

1. Reading Wood Black Marker

Inscription. On this site stood home and trading post of Reading Wood Black. Native of New Jersey, he settled in Texas, 1853, near Leona River where he was successful in many business ventures. Founded town of Uvalde; gave land for public school. Elected County Commissioner, 1856; State Representative, 1866.

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. Marker 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.

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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(about 300 feet away); Uvalde County (about 300 feet away); Early Texas Wagon Yards (about 400 feet away); Kincaid Hotel (about 400 feet away); Grand Opera House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Uvalde.

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.

Reading Wood Black Marker Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William F Haenn, April 15, 2013

2. Reading Wood Black Marker Site

New location of Reading Wood Black Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, October 16, 2023

3. New location of Reading Wood Black Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2013, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 735 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on October 18, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 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. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.