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Uvalde County, Texas
Historical Markers in Utopia, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 11 Texas historical markers in Utopia, in Uvalde County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution, Native History, Outlaws & Lawmen, and Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2002. 4 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- In This Vicinity June 24, 1841, Captain John Coffee Haysplaced 1936
In this vicinity June 24, 1841, Captain John Coffee Hays and his Company of 12 Rangers assisted by thirty Mexicans under Captain Flores encountered…
- Old Waresvilleplaced 1966
First nonmilitary colony in Uvalde County, founded 1852 by Capt. William Ware, veteran of Battle of San Jacinto.
- Waresville Cemeteryplaced 1991
The Waresville Cemetery is one of the last reminders of the Old Waresville Settlement on the Sabinal River established by Captain William Ware…
- Captain William Wareplaced 2002
Who commanded the 2nd Company of the 2nd Regiment of San Jacinto..Born in Kentucky, January 15, 1800. Died March 9, 1853.
- Utopiaplaced 1973
After an 1886 Indian raid on their nearby Little Creek home, R. H. Kincheloe and family moved here, built a home and in 1873 a 2-story rock store.
- Utopia Methodist Churchplaced 1967
Established in 1866 as part of the Uvalde-Kerrville Mission; later in the Uvalde Circuit. Pecan grove behind present church was site of many pioneer…
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