San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Waterworks
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Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023
1. First Waterworks Marker
Archival research indicates that the mortared cut stone wall fragments, sluices and foundations of other former structures seen down slope in the bed of Mill Creek are the remains of the community of San Saba's first waterworks. Edmund E. Risien, Dr. James C. Rogan, John H. "Shorty" Brown and Thomas W. Ward were instrumental in constructing the waterworks in the early 1880s. The facility provided a water supply system for Risien's garden, public watering troughs at the courthouse and nearby residential customers.
Erected by Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 31° 11.797′ N, 98° 42.713′ W. Marker is in San Saba, Texas, in San Saba County. It is on East Wallace Street 0.1 miles east of Mill Street. The marker is located at the San Saba River Nature Park near the creek. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1107 E Wallace Street, 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 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 (a few steps from this marker); Edmond E. Risien (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 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Saba (about 600 feet away);
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Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023
2. The view of the First Waterworks Marker along the river
Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023
3. The view of the remains of the Waterworks at the river
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
