Home of Bertha Dalton

543 N. Getty Street.

Uvalde, TX   78801

Uvalde County

Built in 1893 by Clara Horner. Bought 1905 by James T. Dalton, a retired sea captain, whose daughter Bertha taught in the Texas schools for 56 years. At age 17 Miss Dalton began her career. She taught longest span, 1906-1954, in Uvalde, where she was high school principal 1917-1951. She also personally gave financial aid to help many students attend college. House formerly had ornate banisters and trim on porch.

VerifiedJuly 27, 2008, Elaine Kistner, Andrew Butler
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Start: Intersection of SH-83 (Getty Street) and Leona Street in Uvalde.

Go 1/2 block north on SH-83 (Getty Street). The house is on the left (west) side of the street. 543 N. Getty Street. 29 13.003' N 99 47.350' W