Marker Inscription
Louis Schwartz (1840-1924), a native of Alsace-Lorraine, came to the United States in 1866. He later moved to Uvalde and sold dry goods and medicines, using a wagon to serve the surrounding area. In 1878 he established a mercantile store in a frame structure near the corner of Main and Camp streets. About 1900 he moved the operation to a new building at this site. After his death in 1924 the store was operated by his sons Lee and Jake Schwartz. The business remained an important Uvalde commercial enterprise until it closed in 1960. 1981
About this site
Schwartz, Louis is a historical marker in Uvalde, Uvalde County, dedicated in 1981. 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 29.2116, -99.7870 near Uvalde. The nearest cataloged historic site is Grand Opera House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Kincaid Hotel, Rice Hotel and Saddlery, and Uvalde Leader-News.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463002979. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
