National Register of Historic Places listings in Uvalde County, Texas facts for kids
This page lists special places in Uvalde County, Texas, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a very important list of buildings, sites, and areas across the United States that are worth protecting because of their history.
In Uvalde County, there's one historic area and ten important places on this list. One of these places is even more special and is called a National Historic Landmark (NHL). This means it's super important to the history of the whole country! Some of these places are also on special Texas lists, like the State Antiquities Landmark and Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Contents
Discovering Uvalde's Historic Places
Let's explore some of the cool historic spots in Uvalde County that are on the National Register of Historic Places. These places help us learn about the past and understand how Uvalde County grew.
First National Bank Building
The First National Bank building is located at 100 S. East Street in Uvalde, Texas. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 2014. This building shows us what banks looked like a long time ago and how important they were to the town's growth. It's a great example of old architecture.
Fort Inge Archeological Site
The Fort Inge Archeological Site is found southeast of Uvalde, off Ranch Road 140. It became a historic site on September 12, 1985. This place holds the remains of an old frontier fort that was built way back in 1849. Imagine soldiers living here, protecting the area! Today, it's a county park where you can visit and learn about its past.
John Nance Garner House
The John Nance Garner House is at 333 N. Park Street in Uvalde, Texas. It was added to the National Register on December 8, 1976, and is also a National Historic Landmark. This was the home of John Nance Garner, who was the 32nd Vice President of the United States. He served from 1933 to 1941. Now, his house is a museum where you can learn all about his life and the time he lived in. It's a cool way to see how a Vice President lived!
Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House is located at the corner of E. North and N. Getty Streets in Uvalde, Texas. It joined the National Register on May 22, 1978. This beautiful building was built in 1891. For over a hundred years, it has been a place for plays, musicals, and other cultural shows. It's amazing to think that it's still used for performances today, making it the oldest theater in Texas that's still open!
Nicolas Street School
The Nicolas Street School is at 332 Nicolas Street in Uvalde, Texas. It was added to the National Register on November 27, 2010. This old school building tells a story about education in Uvalde's past. It's a reminder of how communities built schools to help kids learn and grow.
State Highway 3 Bridge at the Nueces River
The State Highway 3 Bridge at the Nueces River is about 13 miles east of the junction with Kinney County, on U. S. Route 90. This bridge was added to the National Register on October 10, 1996. It's an important part of the area's transportation history, showing how people and goods moved across the Nueces River a long time ago.
Images for kids
-
The First National Bank building in Uvalde.
-
A view of Fort Inge today.
-
The historic John Nance Garner House.
-
The Grand Opera House in Uvalde.
-
The Nicolas Street School building.
-
The historic State Highway 3 Bridge.
