Dry Frio Canyon

Uvalde, TX   78801

Uvalde County

Area's first settlers -- families of Louis Bohme, Charles Jones, Gus Heard, and Lawrence Pike Heard-- applied in 1875 in search of new frontiers and range lands. The first post office was called Heard, as was the first school, which opened in 1880. While digging a well in 1885, T. H. Hammer discovered area's mineral water which became famous for medicinal qualities. He later sold his property to a promoter named Reagan who built a bathhouse and a hotel to sell mineral water. Baptist Church, formed in 1906, was first local house of worship.

Directions

Start: Intersection of RR-1051 and SH-83 north of Uvalde.

Go 7.9 miles north on RR-1051. The marker is on the right (north) side of the highway. 29 32.282' N 99 50.406' W