San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hays County
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
1. Hays County Marker
Formed from Travis County
Created March 1, 1848
Organized August 7, 1848
Named in honor of
John Coffee (Jack) Hays
1817-1883
Captain of Texas Rangers
Colonel in the Mexican War
County Seat, San Marcos
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 10279.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1848.
Location. 29° 53.953′ N, 97° 54.441′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is on Interstate 35 Frontage Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1901 North Interstate 35, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sink Springs (approx. 0.8 miles away); Riverhead Farm (approx. one mile away); The Old Lime Kiln (approx. 1.1 miles away); San Marcos-Blanco Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); San Marcos Springs (approx. 1.3 miles away); Texas Water Safari (approx. 1.4 miles away); Post San Marcos
this page online
Also see . . . Hays County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on May 9, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 6, 2022
2. Hays County Marker
Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 6, 2022
3. Hays County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
