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John Nance Garner Home

Uvalde, Uvalde County

Marker Text

Memorial to Ettie R. Garner, secretary to her husband in his long career as a statesman. John Nance Garner, born Nov. 22, 1868, was in Texas Legislature, 1898-1902; U.S. Congress, 1902-1932 (Speaker of the House in last term); Vice-President of the United States, 1933-1941. This home, built 1920, scene of visits of world figures, given to Uvalde by Vice-President Garner and son Tully in 1952. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.

Marker Details

Address 332 North Park Street
Location Description 332 North Park Street, Uvalde.
Marker # 2795
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code state official; houses, residential buildings; national/federal official
Latitude, Longitude 29.21307, -99.791976

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