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John Nance Garner

Uvalde, Uvalde County

Marker Text

Vice President of U.S. 1933-1941. Began career as Uvalde County Judge 1893-1896. Served in Texas Legislature 1898-1902; in U.S. Congress 1904-1932, where he was, in last term, Speaker of House of Representatives. Also an able trial lawyer, rancher, banker, and benefactor of Southwest Texas Junior College. Married Ettie Rheiner. Had a son, Tully; one grandchild, Genevieve G. Currie. Known as "Cactus Jack" for his unique western individualism. Recorded--1968.

Marker Details

Address US 90 in Old Uvalde Cemetery
Location Description (South side of Uvalde/Hilcrest Cemetery - south side of US 90) - Old Uvalde Cemetery, Highway 90, Uvalde
Marker # 2794
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type grave marker
Code state official; national/federal official
Latitude, Longitude 29.198709, -99.819289

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