San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Edmond E. Risien

Pecan Pioneer

— (1853 - 1940) —

Edmond E. Risien Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

1. Edmond E. Risien Marker

Inscription. Cited by 42nd Texas Legislature and the public as a world leader in pecan industry. Spent lifetime upbreeding native San Saba pecans. Born in Dover, England. Came here in 1870s. Installed first San Saba water works. Some pecan varieties he originated were Onliwon, San Saba Improved and Western Schley. Mrs. E.E. Risien, born in Plymouth, England, 1853, died in San Saba 1953. The Risiens had four children: Doris, Norma, Winnie and E. Guy (son who carried on work with pecans).

Erected 1969 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 1391.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Immigration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 31° 11.787′ N, 98° 42.723′ W. Marker is in San Saba, Texas, in San Saba County. It is on East Wallace Street (U.S. 190) 0.1 miles east of Mill Street. The marker is located in the San Saba River Nature Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1007 E Wallace St, San Saba TX 76877, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of

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Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edmund E. Risien (here, next to this marker); First Waterworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterworks Features (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Land Use Patterns (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Saba (about 600 feet away); Mill Pond House (about 600 feet away); Alma Ward Hamrick (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Saba.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

2. Edmond E. Risien Marker

The marker is located in the San Saba River Nature Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.