Dry Frio Canyon

Area's first settlers--families of Louis Bohme, Charles Jones, Gus Heard, and Lawrence Pike Heard-- applied in 1875 in search of new frontiers and range lands. The first post office was called Heard, as was the first school, which opened in 1880. While digging a well in 1885, T. H. Hammer discovered area's mineral water which became famous for medicinal qualities. He later sold his property to a promoter named Reagan who built a bathhouse and a hotel to sell mineral water. Baptist Church, formed in 1906, was first local house of worship. 1968

Dry Frio Canyon is a historical marker in Uvalde, Uvalde County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 55 historical markers documented in Uvalde County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 82 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.5403, -99.8397 near Uvalde. The nearest cataloged historic site is Heard Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Marine Gararez Gravesite, Aldine Cemetery, and Old Davenport Home.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463001288. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.