Site of Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba
Founded among the Lipan Apache Indians by Franciscan Missionaries in 1757 through the financial aid of the Count of Regla. Sacked and left in ruins by the Comanches in 1758. Here perished Padres Alonso Giraldo de Terreros and Jose Santiesteban, martyrs to the Christian cause.
30.9160° N, 99.7348° W
Where to Find It
on FM 2092 about 3 miles E of Menard
Nearby Markers
- 2.9 mi W Bank of Menard, 1903 Menard
- 2.9 mi W Fort McKavett, C.S.A. Menard
- 2.9 mi W Frisco Depot Menard
- 2.9 mi W Paso de la Santa Cruz Menard
- 3 mi W Sacred Heart Catholic Church Menard
- 3 mi W The Ditch Menard