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Built in 1893 by Clara Horner. Bought 1905 by James T. Dalton, a retired sea captain, whose daughter Bertha taught in the Texas schools for 56 years. At age 17 Miss Dalton began her career. She taught longest span, 1906-1954, in Uvalde, where she was high school principal 1917-1951. She also personally gave financial aid to help many students attend college. House formerly had ornate banisters and trim on porch. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968.
Dalton, Bertha 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 29.2182, -99.7898 near Uvalde. The nearest cataloged historic site is Fisher, King (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Garner, John Nance, Garner, John Nance, and Pioneer Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463002526. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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