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John Nance Garner

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US 90 in Old Uvalde Cemetery, Uvalde, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 11' 55.35214000008", -99° 49' 9.43937000004"
 
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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.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

John Nance Garner Historical Marker Location Map, Uvalde, Texas