Marker Inscription
(Sept. 23, 1830 - Oct. 3, 1867) A native of New Jersey, Reading Wood Black founded the town of Encino (later renamed Uvalde) in 1855. The following year he was instrumental in the formation of Uvalde County. An active civic leader and supporter of education, Black served as county judge, county commissioner, and state representative. As a result of his opposition to secession, he was led to live in Mexico during the Civil War. Black was killed in Uvalde at the age of 37. Recorded - 1983.
About this site
Black, Reading Wood is a historical marker in Uvalde, Uvalde County, dedicated in 1983. 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 29.1998, -99.8111 near Uvalde. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Uvalde City Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hillcrest Memorial Park, Garner, John Nance, and Garrett, Pat.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463004209. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
