Dry Frio Canyon
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. 1968
29.5381° N, 99.8404° W
Where to Find It
From Uvalde, take Highway 83 North about 16 miles, then take Highway 1051 Northwest about 6 miles to marker.
Nearby Markers
- 4.9 mi SE Old Davenport Home Concan
- 6.2 mi N Clark Family Cemetery Rio Frio
- 7.2 mi NE Civilian Conservation Corps at Garner State Park Concan
- 7.6 mi E C.S.A. Saltpetre Mine Concan
- 7.6 mi E Silver Mine Pass Concan
- 9.1 mi NE Lombardy Irrigation Ditch Rio Frio