(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.
| Verified | July 27, 2008, Elaine Kistner, Andrew Butler |
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Start: Intersection of SH-90 and SH-83 in Uvalde.
Go 1.7 miles west on SH-20. The cemetery is on left (south) side of SH-90. The grave is located near the center of the old part of the cemetery. 29 11.905' N 99 48.777' W
