Real Presidio de San Saba
Originally established on the San Gabriel River as the Presidio of San Francisco Xavier in 1751 moved to the present site in 1757 as a protection to the Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba known as the Presidio de San Luis de Las Amarillas 1757-1761. After March 1761 the name was real Presidio de San Saba the stone building was completed in 1761.
30.9220° N, 99.8024° W
Where to Find It
1.5 miles W of Menard off US 190 about .5 mile (on grounds of Menard Country Club)
On the Trail
- Spanish Colonial Texas stop 4 of 10
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba Menard
- 0.4 mi NE Arroyo de Juan Lorenzo Menard
- 1.1 mi SE The Ditch Menard
- 1.1 mi E Frisco Depot Menard
- 1.1 mi E Paso de la Santa Cruz Menard
- 1.1 mi E Sacred Heart Catholic Church Menard