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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.
Garner, John Nance 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 29.2003, -99.8193 near Uvalde. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hillcrest Memorial Park (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Black, Reading Wood, Old Uvalde City Cemetery, and Garrett, Pat.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463002794. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Garner, John Nance” names 3 distinct records in Uvalde County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1968 in Uvalde. The others:
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